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How far is Saibai Island from Mount Isa?

The distance between Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 804 miles / 1293 kilometers / 698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Isa (ISA) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 977 miles / 1572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 19 minutes.

Mount Isa Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Mount Isa to Saibai Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Isa to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 803.641 miles
  • 1293.335 kilometers
  • 698.345 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
  • 807.246 miles
  • 1299.136 kilometers
  • 701.477 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 Mount Isa to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Mount Isa Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Saibai Island?

There is no time difference between Mount Isa and Saibai Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Mount Isa to Saibai Island generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Isa to Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E