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How far is Leinster from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Leinster (Leinster Airport) is 1846 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Leinster (LER) is 2923 miles / 4704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 53 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Leinster Airport

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1846
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2972
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1605
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Distance from Mackay to Leinster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.455 miles
  • 2971.582 kilometers
  • 1604.526 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
  • 1843.964 miles
  • 2967.573 kilometers
  • 1602.361 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 Leinster?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Leinster Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Leinster Airport (LER)

On average, flying from Mackay to Leinster generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Leinster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Leinster Airport (LER).

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 Leinster Airport
City: Leinster
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LER
ICAO Code: YLST
Coordinates: 27°50′35″S, 120°42′10″E