How far is McArthur River from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1556 miles / 2505 kilometers / 1352 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2165 miles / 3485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 35 minutes.
Melbourne Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1556.418 miles
- 2504.812 kilometers
- 1352.490 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- 1560.835 miles
- 2511.920 kilometers
- 1356.328 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 Melbourne to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Melbourne to McArthur River generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |