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How far is Bourke from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Bourke (Bourke Airport) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Bourke (BRK) is 1388 miles / 2233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 15 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Bourke Airport

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Distance from Kowanyama to Bourke

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kowanyama to Bourke. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1036.461 miles
  • 1668.022 kilometers
  • 900.660 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
  • 1040.284 miles
  • 1674.175 kilometers
  • 903.982 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 Kowanyama to Bourke?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Bourke Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Bourke Airport (BRK)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Bourke generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kowanyama to Bourke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Bourke Airport (BRK).

Airport information

Origin Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E
Destination Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″E