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How far is Ballina from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 46 miles / 74 kilometers / 40 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Ballina (BNK) is 55 miles / 89 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 7 minutes.

Gold Coast Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Ballina

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gold Coast to Ballina. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 46.235 miles
  • 74.409 kilometers
  • 40.177 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
  • 46.387 miles
  • 74.653 kilometers
  • 40.309 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 Gold Coast to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Ballina?

There is no time difference between Gold Coast and Ballina.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Ballina generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 70 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gold Coast to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E
Destination Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E