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How far is Ballina from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Ballina (BNK) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 47 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Palm Island to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 822.014 miles
  • 1322.903 kilometers
  • 714.310 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
  • 823.936 miles
  • 1325.996 kilometers
  • 715.981 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 Palm Island to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Palm Island to Ballina generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin 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
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