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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

Meekatharra Airport – King Island Airport

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Distance from Meekatharra to King Island, Tasmania

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meekatharra to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1718.895 miles
  • 2766.293 kilometers
  • 1493.679 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
  • 1717.532 miles
  • 2764.100 kilometers
  • 1492.495 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to King Island Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to King Island, Tasmania generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Meekatharra to King Island, Tasmania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and King Island Airport (KNS).

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 King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E