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How far is Palm Island from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Palm Island (PMK) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 25 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Palm Island Airport

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710
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1143
Kilometers
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617
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Flight time duration
1 h 50 min
CO2 emission
126 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 710.203 miles
  • 1142.961 kilometers
  • 617.149 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
  • 709.410 miles
  • 1141.685 kilometers
  • 616.461 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Palm Island Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Palm Island generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Palm Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Palm Island Airport (PMK).

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E