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How far is Sydney from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1527 miles / 2458 kilometers / 1327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Sydney (SYD) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 15 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Sydney Airport

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1527
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2458
Kilometers
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1327
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 23 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
181 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1527.315 miles
  • 2457.975 kilometers
  • 1327.200 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
  • 1529.872 miles
  • 2462.090 kilometers
  • 1329.422 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Sydney Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Sydney generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E