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How far is McArthur River from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to McArthur River (MCV) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 39 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 337.080 miles
  • 542.478 kilometers
  • 292.915 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
  • 336.614 miles
  • 541.727 kilometers
  • 292.509 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 Victoria River Downs to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Victoria River Downs and McArthur River?

There is no time difference between Victoria River Downs and McArthur River.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to McArthur River generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″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