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How far is Victoria River Downs from Bamaga?

The distance between Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) and Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamaga (ABM) to Victoria River Downs (VCD) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 21 minutes.

Northern Peninsula Airport – Victoria River Downs Airport

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Distance from Bamaga to Victoria River Downs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.952 miles
  • 1377.521 kilometers
  • 743.802 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
  • 855.878 miles
  • 1377.402 kilometers
  • 743.738 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 Victoria River Downs?

The estimated flight time from Northern Peninsula Airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD)

On average, flying from Bamaga to Victoria River Downs generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Victoria River Downs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD).

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 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