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How far is Nhulunbuy from Kubin Island?

The distance between Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers / 341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kubin Island (KUG) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 5 minutes.

Kubin Airport – Gove Airport

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Distance from Kubin Island to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 392.393 miles
  • 631.495 kilometers
  • 340.980 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
  • 392.231 miles
  • 631.234 kilometers
  • 340.839 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 Kubin Island to Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Kubin Airport to Gove Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Kubin Island to Nhulunbuy generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kubin Island to Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″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