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How far is McArthur River from Boigu Island?

The distance between Boigu Island (Boigu Island Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 645 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

Boigu Island Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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645
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1039
Kilometers
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561
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 43 min
CO2 emission
118 kg

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Distance from Boigu Island to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boigu Island to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.414 miles
  • 1038.694 kilometers
  • 560.850 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 647.019 miles
  • 1041.277 kilometers
  • 562.244 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Boigu Island to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Boigu Island Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boigu Island Airport (GIC) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Boigu Island to McArthur River generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boigu Island to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boigu Island Airport (GIC) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Boigu Island Airport
City: Boigu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GIC
ICAO Code: YBOI
Coordinates: 9°13′58″S, 142°13′4″E
Destination McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E