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How far is Learmonth from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Learmonth (LEA) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 54 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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1489
Miles
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2396
Kilometers
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1294
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.597 miles
  • 2395.664 kilometers
  • 1293.555 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
  • 1487.025 miles
  • 2393.135 kilometers
  • 1292.190 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Learmonth generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E