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How far is Canberra from Bamaga?

The distance between Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 1729 miles / 2782 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamaga (ABM) to Canberra (CBR) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 21 minutes.

Northern Peninsula Airport – Canberra Airport

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1729
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Distance from Bamaga to Canberra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bamaga to Canberra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.921 miles
  • 2782.428 kilometers
  • 1502.391 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
  • 1735.173 miles
  • 2792.491 kilometers
  • 1507.824 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 Bamaga to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Northern Peninsula Airport to Canberra Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Bamaga to Canberra generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamaga to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

Airport information

Origin Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E
Destination Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E