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How far is Nhulunbuy from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2705 miles / 4354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 35 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Gove Airport

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1765
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2840
Kilometers
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1534
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 50 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
197 kg

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Distance from Canberra to Nhulunbuy

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Nhulunbuy. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.904 miles
  • 2840.337 kilometers
  • 1533.659 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
  • 1769.865 miles
  • 2848.321 kilometers
  • 1537.970 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 Canberra to Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Gove Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Canberra to Nhulunbuy generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E
Destination Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E