How far is Nhulunbuy from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 749 miles / 1206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 54 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Gove Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Nhulunbuy
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Nhulunbuy. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 291.087 miles
- 468.459 kilometers
- 252.948 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- 292.487 miles
- 470.713 kilometers
- 254.165 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 Nhulunbuy?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Gove Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Nhulunbuy?
There is no time difference between McArthur River and Nhulunbuy.
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Gove Airport (GOV)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Nhulunbuy generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Nhulunbuy
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Gove Airport (GOV).
Airport information
| Origin | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |
| Destination | Gove Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nhulunbuy |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | GOV |
| ICAO Code: | YPGV |
| Coordinates: | 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E |