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How far is Karumba from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Karumba (Karumba Airport) is 322 miles / 518 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Karumba (KRB) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Karumba Airport

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Distance from McArthur River to Karumba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 321.750 miles
  • 517.807 kilometers
  • 279.594 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
  • 321.393 miles
  • 517.232 kilometers
  • 279.283 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 Karumba?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Karumba Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Karumba Airport (KRB)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Karumba generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 160 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 Karumba

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Karumba Airport (KRB).

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 Karumba Airport
City: Karumba
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KRB
ICAO Code: YKMB
Coordinates: 17°27′24″S, 140°49′48″E