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How far is Parkes from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Parkes (PKE) is 1826 miles / 2939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Parkes Airport

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1377
Miles
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2216
Kilometers
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1196
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 6 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
172 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.864 miles
  • 2215.848 kilometers
  • 1196.462 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
  • 1379.787 miles
  • 2220.553 kilometers
  • 1199.003 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Parkes Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Parkes generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Parkes

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

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E