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How far is Weipa from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 469 miles / 755 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Weipa (WEI) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 57 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Weipa Airport

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Distance from McArthur River to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 468.908 miles
  • 754.634 kilometers
  • 407.470 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
  • 469.186 miles
  • 755.082 kilometers
  • 407.712 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Weipa Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Weipa generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 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 Weipa

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

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E