How far is Horn Island from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Horn Island (HID) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 40 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Horn Island Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Horn Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Horn Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 579.795 miles
- 933.089 kilometers
- 503.828 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- 580.820 miles
- 934.739 kilometers
- 504.718 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 Horn Island?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Horn Island Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Horn Island?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Horn Island Airport (HID)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Horn Island generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Horn Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Horn Island Airport (HID).
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 | Horn Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Horn Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HID |
| ICAO Code: | YHID |
| Coordinates: | 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E |