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How far is Yam Island from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1437 miles / 2313 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Yam Island (XMY) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 20 minutes.

Gold Coast Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1436.973 miles
  • 2312.584 kilometers
  • 1248.695 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
  • 1441.386 miles
  • 2319.686 kilometers
  • 1252.530 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Yam Island Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Yam Island generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E