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How far is Kowanyama from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 58 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Canberra to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.397 miles
  • 2318.095 kilometers
  • 1251.671 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
  • 1444.916 miles
  • 2325.367 kilometers
  • 1255.598 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Canberra to Kowanyama generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E