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How far is McArthur River from Quilpie?

The distance between Quilpie (Quilpie Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 875 miles / 1408 kilometers / 760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quilpie (ULP) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1282 miles / 2063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 12 minutes.

Quilpie Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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875
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1408
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760
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Distance from Quilpie to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 874.638 miles
  • 1407.594 kilometers
  • 760.040 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
  • 876.518 miles
  • 1410.618 kilometers
  • 761.673 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 Quilpie to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Quilpie Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quilpie Airport (ULP) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Quilpie to McArthur River generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Quilpie Airport
City: Quilpie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ULP
ICAO Code: YQLP
Coordinates: 26°36′43″S, 144°15′10″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