How far is Groote Eylandt from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 172 miles / 276 kilometers / 149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Groote Eylandt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 171.500 miles
- 276.003 kilometers
- 149.030 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- 172.321 miles
- 277.324 kilometers
- 149.743 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 Groote Eylandt?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Groote Eylandt?
There is no time difference between McArthur River and Groote Eylandt.
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Groote Eylandt generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 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 Groote Eylandt
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).
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 | Groote Eylandt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Groote Eylandt |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | GTE |
| ICAO Code: | YGTE |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E |