How far is McArthur River from Townsville?
The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1113 miles / 1791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.
Townsville Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Townsville to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Townsville to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 729.358 miles
- 1173.789 kilometers
- 633.795 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- 728.627 miles
- 1172.611 kilometers
- 633.160 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 Townsville to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Townsville Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Townsville and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Townsville to McArthur River generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Townsville to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″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 |