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How far is Merimbula from Cooktown?

The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 1506 miles / 2424 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Merimbula (MIM) is 1905 miles / 3065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 12 minutes.

Cooktown Airport – Merimbula Airport

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Distance from Cooktown to Merimbula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cooktown to Merimbula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.915 miles
  • 2423.535 kilometers
  • 1308.604 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
  • 1511.004 miles
  • 2431.725 kilometers
  • 1313.027 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 Cooktown to Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Merimbula Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Cooktown to Merimbula generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cooktown to Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

Airport information

Origin Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E
Destination Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E