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How far is Yam Island from Ballina?

The distance between Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1478 miles / 2379 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ballina (BNK) to Yam Island (XMY) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 20 minutes.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Ballina to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.363 miles
  • 2379.195 kilometers
  • 1284.663 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
  • 1482.956 miles
  • 2386.586 kilometers
  • 1288.654 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Yam Island Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Ballina to Yam Island generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Yam Island

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

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E