How far is Birdsville from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Birdsville (Birdsville Airport) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers / 611 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Birdsville (BVI) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Birdsville Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Birdsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Birdsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 703.176 miles
- 1131.652 kilometers
- 611.043 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- 702.867 miles
- 1131.155 kilometers
- 610.775 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 Birdsville?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Birdsville Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Birdsville?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Birdsville Airport (BVI)
On average, flying from Mackay to Birdsville generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 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 Birdsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Birdsville Airport (BVI).
Airport information
| Origin | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |
| Destination | Birdsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birdsville |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | BVI |
| ICAO Code: | YBDV |
| Coordinates: | 25°53′50″S, 139°20′52″E |