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How far is Palm Island from Ballina?

The distance between Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ballina (BNK) to Palm Island (PMK) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 41 minutes.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport – Palm Island Airport

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Distance from Ballina to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 822.014 miles
  • 1322.903 kilometers
  • 714.310 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
  • 823.936 miles
  • 1325.996 kilometers
  • 715.981 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 Ballina to Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Palm Island Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Ballina to Palm Island generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ballina to Palm Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Palm Island Airport (PMK).

Airport information

Origin Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E
Destination Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E