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How far is Bamaga from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) is 832 miles / 1340 kilometers / 723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Bamaga (ABM) is 1063 miles / 1711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 23 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Northern Peninsula Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Bamaga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Bamaga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 832.438 miles
  • 1339.678 kilometers
  • 723.369 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
  • 834.970 miles
  • 1343.755 kilometers
  • 725.569 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 Mackay to Bamaga?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Bamaga?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Bamaga.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)

On average, flying from Mackay to Bamaga generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mackay to Bamaga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM).

Airport information

Origin Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E
Destination Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E