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How far is King Island, Tasmania from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1681 miles / 2705 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.

McArthur River Mine Airport – King Island Airport

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1681
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2705
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1461
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 40 min
CO2 emission
191 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to King Island, Tasmania

There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1680.752 miles
  • 2704.908 kilometers
  • 1460.533 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
  • 1685.604 miles
  • 2712.717 kilometers
  • 1464.750 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to King Island Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from McArthur River to King Island, Tasmania generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from McArthur River to King Island, Tasmania

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and King Island Airport (KNS).

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 King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E