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How far is Meekatharra from Groote Eylandt?

The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 2202 miles / 3543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 19 minutes.

Groote Eylandt Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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1449
Miles
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2331
Kilometers
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1259
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 14 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
176 kg

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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Meekatharra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groote Eylandt to Meekatharra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1448.502 miles
  • 2331.138 kilometers
  • 1258.714 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
  • 1449.372 miles
  • 2332.539 kilometers
  • 1259.470 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 Groote Eylandt to Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to Meekatharra generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

Airport information

Origin Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E
Destination Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E