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How far is Flinders Island from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) is 1305 miles / 2101 kilometers / 1134 nautical miles.

Mackay Airport – Flinders Island Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Flinders Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1305.284 miles
  • 2100.651 kilometers
  • 1134.261 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
  • 1309.115 miles
  • 2106.817 kilometers
  • 1137.590 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 Flinders Island?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Flinders Island Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS)

On average, flying from Mackay to Flinders Island generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mackay to Flinders Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS).

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 Flinders Island Airport
City: Flinders Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: FLS
ICAO Code: YFLI
Coordinates: 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″E