How far is Elcho Island from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2008 miles / 3231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 50 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1099.035 miles
- 1768.725 kilometers
- 955.035 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- 1099.729 miles
- 1769.842 kilometers
- 955.638 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Mackay to Elcho Island generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
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 | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |