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How far is Palm Island from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Palm Island (PMK) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 37 minutes.

Parkes Airport – Palm Island Airport

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Distance from Parkes to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 994.999 miles
  • 1601.296 kilometers
  • 864.631 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
  • 998.573 miles
  • 1607.048 kilometers
  • 867.737 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 Parkes to Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Palm Island Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Parkes to Palm Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Palm Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Palm Island Airport (PMK).

Airport information

Origin Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E
Destination Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E