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How far is Mount Isa from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) is 1168 miles / 1880 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Mount Isa (ISA) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 7 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Mount Isa Airport

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Distance from Canberra to Mount Isa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1168.347 miles
  • 1880.273 kilometers
  • 1015.266 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
  • 1170.722 miles
  • 1884.094 kilometers
  • 1017.329 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 Mount Isa?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Mount Isa Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

On average, flying from Canberra to Mount Isa generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Mount Isa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA).

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 Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E