How far is McArthur River from Nhulunbuy?
The distance between Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nhulunbuy (GOV) to McArthur River (MCV) is 749 miles / 1206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 54 minutes.
Gove Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Nhulunbuy to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nhulunbuy to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 291.087 miles
- 468.459 kilometers
- 252.948 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- 292.487 miles
- 470.713 kilometers
- 254.165 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 Nhulunbuy to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Gove Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nhulunbuy and McArthur River?
There is no time difference between Nhulunbuy and McArthur River.
Flight carbon footprint between Gove Airport (GOV) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Nhulunbuy to McArthur River generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nhulunbuy to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gove Airport (GOV) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Gove Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nhulunbuy |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | GOV |
| ICAO Code: | YPGV |
| Coordinates: | 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |