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How far is Edward River from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Edward River (Edward River Airport) is 659 miles / 1060 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Edward River (EDR) is 857 miles / 1380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 37 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Edward River Airport

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659
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572
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Distance from Mackay to Edward River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 658.794 miles
  • 1060.226 kilometers
  • 572.476 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
  • 659.567 miles
  • 1061.470 kilometers
  • 573.148 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 Edward River?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Edward River Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Edward River?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Edward River.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Edward River Airport (EDR)

On average, flying from Mackay to Edward River generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Edward River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Edward River Airport (EDR).

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 Edward River Airport
City: Edward River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EDR
ICAO Code: YPMP
Coordinates: 14°53′48″S, 141°36′32″E