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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Aurukun Mission?

The distance between Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

Aurukun Airport – King Island Airport

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Distance from Aurukun Mission to King Island, Tasmania

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aurukun Mission to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1830.967 miles
  • 2946.656 kilometers
  • 1591.067 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
  • 1837.291 miles
  • 2956.833 kilometers
  • 1596.562 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 Aurukun Mission to King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Aurukun Airport to King Island Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Aurukun Mission to King Island, Tasmania generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aurukun Mission to King Island, Tasmania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and King Island Airport (KNS).

Airport information

Origin Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E
Destination King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E