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How far is Kowanyama from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1520 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 2820 miles / 4538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 56 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Kowanyama Airport

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1520
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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1520.281 miles
  • 2446.654 kilometers
  • 1321.088 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
  • 1518.929 miles
  • 2444.479 kilometers
  • 1319.913 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Kowanyama Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Kowanyama generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″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