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How far is Saibai Island from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1832 miles / 2948 kilometers / 1592 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 7 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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2948
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1592
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Distance from Canberra to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.928 miles
  • 2948.203 kilometers
  • 1591.902 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
  • 1838.787 miles
  • 2959.241 kilometers
  • 1597.862 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Canberra to Saibai Island generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E