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How far is Hervey Bay from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Hervey Bay (Hervey Bay Airport) is 1244 miles / 2002 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Hervey Bay (HVB) is 1619 miles / 2605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 44 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Hervey Bay Airport

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1244
Miles
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2002
Kilometers
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1081
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 51 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Hervey Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.080 miles
  • 2002.152 kilometers
  • 1081.076 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
  • 1243.918 miles
  • 2001.891 kilometers
  • 1080.935 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 Hervey Bay?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Hervey Bay Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Hervey Bay generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Hervey Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB).

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 Hervey Bay Airport
City: Hervey Bay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HVB
ICAO Code: YHBA
Coordinates: 25°19′8″S, 152°52′48″E