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How far is Proserpine from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast Airport) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Proserpine (PPP) is 1245 miles / 2004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 45 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Whitsunday Coast Airport

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751
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Distance from McArthur River to Proserpine

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 864.075 miles
  • 1390.594 kilometers
  • 750.861 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
  • 863.364 miles
  • 1389.450 kilometers
  • 750.243 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 Proserpine?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Proserpine generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 Proserpine

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP).

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 Whitsunday Coast Airport
City: Proserpine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PPP
ICAO Code: YBPN
Coordinates: 20°29′42″S, 148°33′7″E