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How far is Kowanyama from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers / 333 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 4 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from McArthur River to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 382.651 miles
  • 615.818 kilometers
  • 332.515 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
  • 382.197 miles
  • 615.087 kilometers
  • 332.120 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Kowanyama generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 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 Kowanyama

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

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E