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How far is Mackay from Karratha?

The distance between Karratha (Karratha Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers / 1817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karratha (KTA) to Mackay (MKY) is 3019 miles / 4858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.

Karratha Airport – Mackay Airport

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2091
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3365
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1817
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Distance from Karratha to Mackay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Karratha to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2091.000 miles
  • 3365.138 kilometers
  • 1817.029 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
  • 2087.773 miles
  • 3359.945 kilometers
  • 1814.225 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 Karratha to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Karratha Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Karratha to Mackay generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Karratha to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E