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How far is Cooktown from Blackwater?

The distance between Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blackwater (BLT) to Cooktown (CTN) is 834 miles / 1342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.

Blackwater Airport – Cooktown Airport

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609
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529
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Distance from Blackwater to Cooktown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blackwater to Cooktown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.788 miles
  • 979.750 kilometers
  • 529.023 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
  • 610.967 miles
  • 983.256 kilometers
  • 530.916 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 Blackwater to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Blackwater Airport to Cooktown Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blackwater and Cooktown?

There is no time difference between Blackwater and Cooktown.

Flight carbon footprint between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Blackwater to Cooktown generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackwater to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E
Destination Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E