How far is McArthur River from Saibai Island?
The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.
Saibai Island Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Saibai Island to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saibai Island to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 655.803 miles
- 1055.412 kilometers
- 569.877 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- 657.258 miles
- 1057.754 kilometers
- 571.141 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 Saibai Island to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saibai Island and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Saibai Island to McArthur River generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Saibai Island to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |