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How far is Yam Island from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1756 miles / 2826 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Yam Island (XMY) is 3257 miles / 5242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 2 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1755.921 miles
  • 2825.881 kilometers
  • 1525.854 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
  • 1756.079 miles
  • 2826.136 kilometers
  • 1525.991 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Yam Island Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Yam Island generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 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