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How far is McArthur River from Karumba?

The distance between Karumba (Karumba Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 322 miles / 518 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karumba (KRB) to McArthur River (MCV) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Karumba Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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Distance from Karumba to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 321.750 miles
  • 517.807 kilometers
  • 279.594 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
  • 321.393 miles
  • 517.232 kilometers
  • 279.283 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 Karumba to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Karumba Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Karumba Airport (KRB) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Karumba to McArthur River generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Karumba to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Karumba Airport (KRB) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Karumba Airport
City: Karumba
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KRB
ICAO Code: YKMB
Coordinates: 17°27′24″S, 140°49′48″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