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How far is Denham from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Denham (Shark Bay Airport) is 2275 miles / 3662 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Denham (MJK) is 3600 miles / 5794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 21 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Shark Bay Airport

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3662
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Distance from Mackay to Denham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2275.401 miles
  • 3661.903 kilometers
  • 1977.270 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
  • 2271.908 miles
  • 3656.281 kilometers
  • 1974.234 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 Denham?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Shark Bay Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK)

On average, flying from Mackay to Denham generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Denham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK).

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 Shark Bay Airport
City: Denham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MJK
ICAO Code: YSHK
Coordinates: 25°53′38″S, 113°34′37″E