How far is Saibai Island from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Saibai Island Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Saibai Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 655.803 miles
- 1055.412 kilometers
- 569.877 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- 657.258 miles
- 1057.754 kilometers
- 571.141 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 Saibai Island?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Saibai Island?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Saibai Island generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Saibai Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).
Airport information
| Origin | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |
| Destination | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |