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How far is Mount Isa from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers / 318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Mount Isa (ISA) is 544 miles / 875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Mount Isa Airport

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Distance from McArthur River to Mount Isa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 366.272 miles
  • 589.458 kilometers
  • 318.282 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
  • 367.131 miles
  • 590.841 kilometers
  • 319.028 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 Mount Isa?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Mount Isa Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Mount Isa generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 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 Mount Isa

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA).

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 Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E