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How far is McArthur River from Proserpine?

The distance between Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Proserpine (PPP) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1245 miles / 2004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 47 minutes.

Whitsunday Coast Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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751
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Distance from Proserpine to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 864.075 miles
  • 1390.594 kilometers
  • 750.861 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
  • 863.364 miles
  • 1389.450 kilometers
  • 750.243 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 Proserpine to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Whitsunday Coast Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Proserpine to McArthur River generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Whitsunday Coast Airport
City: Proserpine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PPP
ICAO Code: YBPN
Coordinates: 20°29′42″S, 148°33′7″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