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How far is McArthur River from Biloela?

The distance between Biloela (Thangool Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1089 miles / 1753 kilometers / 947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biloela (THG) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 35 minutes.

Thangool Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1089
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1753
Kilometers
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947
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 33 min
CO2 emission
156 kg

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Distance from Biloela to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1089.424 miles
  • 1753.258 kilometers
  • 946.683 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
  • 1089.422 miles
  • 1753.254 kilometers
  • 946.682 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 Biloela to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Thangool Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thangool Airport (THG) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Biloela to McArthur River generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Thangool Airport
City: Biloela
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: THG
ICAO Code: YTNG
Coordinates: 24°29′38″S, 150°34′33″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