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How far is McArthur River from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 28 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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710
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1143
Kilometers
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617
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 50 min
CO2 emission
126 kg

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Distance from Palm Island to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 710.203 miles
  • 1142.961 kilometers
  • 617.149 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
  • 709.410 miles
  • 1141.685 kilometers
  • 616.461 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 Palm Island to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Palm Island to McArthur River generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Island to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin 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
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