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How far is Yam Island from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Yam Island (XMY) is 1084 miles / 1744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 10 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Yam Island Airport

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884
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1423
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768
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Distance from Mackay to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 884.337 miles
  • 1423.202 kilometers
  • 768.468 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
  • 887.362 miles
  • 1428.070 kilometers
  • 771.096 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Yam Island Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Mackay to Yam Island generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Yam Island

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

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E