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How far is Port Hedland from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 1177 miles / 1894 kilometers / 1023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 1670 miles / 2687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 29 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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1177
Miles
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1894
Kilometers
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1023
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 43 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1176.959 miles
  • 1894.131 kilometers
  • 1022.749 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
  • 1175.628 miles
  • 1891.989 kilometers
  • 1021.593 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Port Hedland generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 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 Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E