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How far is Birdsville from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Birdsville (Birdsville Airport) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Birdsville (BVI) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 32 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Birdsville Airport

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684
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1100
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594
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Flight time duration
1 h 47 min
CO2 emission
123 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Birdsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 683.637 miles
  • 1100.207 kilometers
  • 594.064 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
  • 686.187 miles
  • 1104.310 kilometers
  • 596.280 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 McArthur River to Birdsville?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Birdsville Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Birdsville Airport (BVI)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Birdsville generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Birdsville Airport
City: Birdsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BVI
ICAO Code: YBDV
Coordinates: 25°53′50″S, 139°20′52″E