How far is McArthur River from Woomera?
The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 11 minutes.
RAAF Base Woomera – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Woomera to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1012.865 miles
- 1630.049 kilometers
- 880.156 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- 1016.838 miles
- 1636.442 kilometers
- 883.608 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 Woomera to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Woomera and McArthur River?
There is no time difference between Woomera and McArthur River.
Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Woomera to McArthur River generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | RAAF Base Woomera |
|---|---|
| City: | Woomera |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | UMR |
| ICAO Code: | YPWR |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″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 |