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How far is Balimo from Flinders Island?

The distance between Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) and Balimo (Balimo Airport) is 2228 miles / 3585 kilometers / 1936 nautical miles.

Flinders Island Airport – Balimo Airport

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2228
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3585
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1936
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Distance from Flinders Island to Balimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2227.662 miles
  • 3585.074 kilometers
  • 1935.785 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
  • 2235.801 miles
  • 3598.173 kilometers
  • 1942.858 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 Flinders Island to Balimo?

The estimated flight time from Flinders Island Airport to Balimo Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Balimo Airport (OPU)

On average, flying from Flinders Island to Balimo generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Flinders Island to Balimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Balimo Airport (OPU).

Airport information

Origin Flinders Island Airport
City: Flinders Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: FLS
ICAO Code: YFLI
Coordinates: 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″E
Destination Balimo Airport
City: Balimo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OPU
ICAO Code: AYBM
Coordinates: 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″E