How far is McArthur River from Yam Island?
The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 637 miles / 1024 kilometers / 553 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.
Yam Island Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Yam Island to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yam Island to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 636.521 miles
- 1024.381 kilometers
- 553.121 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- 637.725 miles
- 1026.319 kilometers
- 554.168 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 Yam Island to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yam Island and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Yam Island to McArthur River generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yam Island to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″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 |