How far is Emerald from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Emerald (Emerald Airport) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers / 154 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald (EMD) is 246 miles / 396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 5 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Emerald Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Emerald
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Emerald. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 176.856 miles
- 284.623 kilometers
- 153.684 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- 177.457 miles
- 285.590 kilometers
- 154.206 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 Emerald?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Emerald Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Emerald?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Emerald Airport (EMD)
On average, flying from Mackay to Emerald generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Emerald
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Emerald Airport (EMD).
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 | Emerald Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Emerald |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | EMD |
| ICAO Code: | YEML |
| Coordinates: | 23°34′2″S, 148°10′44″E |