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How far is Meekatharra from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1956 miles / 3149 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 3608 miles / 5807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 29 minutes.

Yam Island Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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Distance from Yam Island to Meekatharra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yam Island to Meekatharra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.497 miles
  • 3148.677 kilometers
  • 1700.150 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
  • 1957.718 miles
  • 3150.641 kilometers
  • 1701.210 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Meekatharra generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E
Destination Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E