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How far is Mackay from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 756 miles / 1216 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Mackay (MKY) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 59 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Mackay Airport

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756
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1216
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657
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Distance from Weipa to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 755.758 miles
  • 1216.274 kilometers
  • 656.736 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
  • 757.474 miles
  • 1219.037 kilometers
  • 658.227 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 Weipa to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Weipa and Mackay?

There is no time difference between Weipa and Mackay.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Weipa to Mackay generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Weipa to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″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