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How far is Parkes from Nhulunbuy?

The distance between Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Parkes (PKE) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 34 minutes.

Gove Airport – Parkes Airport

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1607
Miles
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2587
Kilometers
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1397
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 32 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
186 kg

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Distance from Nhulunbuy to Parkes

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nhulunbuy to Parkes. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.320 miles
  • 2586.731 kilometers
  • 1396.723 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
  • 1611.965 miles
  • 2594.207 kilometers
  • 1400.760 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 Nhulunbuy to Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Gove Airport to Parkes Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gove Airport (GOV) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Nhulunbuy to Parkes generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nhulunbuy to Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gove Airport (GOV) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

Airport information

Origin Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E
Destination Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E