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How far is Meekatharra from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 2369 miles / 3812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 8 minutes.

Parkes Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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1831
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2947
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1591
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Distance from Parkes to Meekatharra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Parkes to Meekatharra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.316 miles
  • 2947.217 kilometers
  • 1591.370 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
  • 1828.308 miles
  • 2942.377 kilometers
  • 1588.756 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 Parkes to Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Parkes to Meekatharra generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

Airport information

Origin Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E
Destination Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E