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How far is Mackay from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1234 miles / 1986 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Mackay (MKY) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 23 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Mackay Airport

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1234
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1986
Kilometers
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1072
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 50 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1234.031 miles
  • 1985.980 kilometers
  • 1072.343 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
  • 1232.749 miles
  • 1983.918 kilometers
  • 1071.230 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Mackay generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E