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How far is Saibai Island from Ballina?

The distance between Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ballina (BNK) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 0 minutes.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Ballina to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.098 miles
  • 2438.314 kilometers
  • 1316.584 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
  • 1519.874 miles
  • 2446.000 kilometers
  • 1320.734 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Ballina to Saibai Island generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Saibai Island

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

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E