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How far is Melbourne from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Melbourne (MEB) is 2164 miles / 3482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 37 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Essendon Airport

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1561
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2512
Kilometers
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1357
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 27 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1561.146 miles
  • 2512.422 kilometers
  • 1356.599 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
  • 1565.564 miles
  • 2519.531 kilometers
  • 1360.438 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Essendon Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Essendon Airport (MEB)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Melbourne generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Melbourne

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

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 Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E