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How far is Woomera from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Woomera (UMR) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 22 minutes.

Mackay Airport – RAAF Base Woomera

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1029
Miles
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1656
Kilometers
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894
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 26 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Mackay to Woomera

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1028.714 miles
  • 1655.555 kilometers
  • 893.928 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
  • 1029.375 miles
  • 1656.618 kilometers
  • 894.502 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 Woomera?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to RAAF Base Woomera is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and RAAF Base Woomera (UMR)

On average, flying from Mackay to Woomera generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 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 Woomera

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and RAAF Base Woomera (UMR).

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 RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E