How far is Mackay from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers / 1028 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Mackay (MKY) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 17 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1182.836 miles
- 1903.590 kilometers
- 1027.856 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- 1186.271 miles
- 1909.118 kilometers
- 1030.841 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 Melbourne to Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Mackay generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
Airport information
| Origin | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |
| Destination | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |