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How far is Nhulunbuy from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Gove Airport

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1949
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3137
Kilometers
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1694
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 11 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
213 kg

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Nhulunbuy

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to Nhulunbuy. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.150 miles
  • 3136.852 kilometers
  • 1693.765 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
  • 1955.552 miles
  • 3147.156 kilometers
  • 1699.328 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 King Island, Tasmania to Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Gove Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Nhulunbuy generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E
Destination Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E