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How far is Kubin Island from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) is 884 miles / 1422 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Kubin Island (KUG) is 1084 miles / 1744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 10 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Kubin Airport

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884
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1422
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768
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Distance from Mackay to Kubin Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 883.604 miles
  • 1422.023 kilometers
  • 767.831 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
  • 886.385 miles
  • 1426.498 kilometers
  • 770.247 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 Kubin Island?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Kubin Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Kubin Island?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Kubin Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Kubin Airport (KUG)

On average, flying from Mackay to Kubin Island generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Kubin Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Kubin Airport (KUG).

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 Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E