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How far is Parkes from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 160 miles / 257 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Parkes (PKE) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 12 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Parkes Airport

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Distance from Canberra to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 159.625 miles
  • 256.892 kilometers
  • 138.711 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
  • 159.926 miles
  • 257.376 kilometers
  • 138.972 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Parkes Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Parkes?

There is no time difference between Canberra and Parkes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Canberra to Parkes generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 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 Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E