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How far is Cooktown from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 1879 miles / 3024 kilometers / 1633 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Cooktown (CTN) is 3509 miles / 5647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 48 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Cooktown Airport

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1879
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3024
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1633
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Distance from Meekatharra to Cooktown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meekatharra to Cooktown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1878.751 miles
  • 3023.557 kilometers
  • 1632.590 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
  • 1877.674 miles
  • 3021.823 kilometers
  • 1631.654 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 Meekatharra to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Cooktown Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Cooktown generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meekatharra to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E
Destination Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E