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How far is Palm Island from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Palm Island (PMK) is 361 miles / 581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Palm Island Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 237.058 miles
  • 381.508 kilometers
  • 205.998 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
  • 237.394 miles
  • 382.049 kilometers
  • 206.290 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Palm Island Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Palm Island?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Palm Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Mackay to Palm Island generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 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 Palm Island

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

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E