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How far is Perth from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Perth (Perth Airport) is 2175 miles / 3501 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Perth (PER) is 3012 miles / 4848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 34 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Perth Airport

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2175
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3501
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1890
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Distance from Mackay to Perth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.336 miles
  • 3500.864 kilometers
  • 1890.316 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
  • 2172.807 miles
  • 3496.794 kilometers
  • 1888.118 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 Perth?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Perth Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Perth Airport (PER)

On average, flying from Mackay to Perth generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Perth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Perth Airport (PER).

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 Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E