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How far is McArthur River from Moranbah?

The distance between Moranbah (Moranbah Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moranbah (MOV) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 46 minutes.

Moranbah Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1405
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759
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Distance from Moranbah to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moranbah to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.975 miles
  • 1404.917 kilometers
  • 758.595 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
  • 872.708 miles
  • 1404.487 kilometers
  • 758.362 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 Moranbah to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Moranbah Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moranbah Airport (MOV) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Moranbah to McArthur River generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moranbah to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moranbah Airport (MOV) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Moranbah Airport
City: Moranbah
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MOV
ICAO Code: YMRB
Coordinates: 22°3′28″S, 148°4′37″E
Destination McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E