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How far is Yam Island from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

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

Canberra Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Canberra to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.640 miles
  • 2888.193 kilometers
  • 1559.499 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
  • 1801.317 miles
  • 2898.938 kilometers
  • 1565.301 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Yam Island Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Canberra to Yam Island generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Yam Island

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

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E