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How far is Ballina from Port Macquarie?

The distance between Port Macquarie (Port Macquarie Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 184 miles / 296 kilometers / 160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Ballina (BNK) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 26 minutes.

Port Macquarie Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Port Macquarie to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 184.044 miles
  • 296.190 kilometers
  • 159.930 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
  • 184.561 miles
  • 297.022 kilometers
  • 160.379 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 Port Macquarie to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Port Macquarie Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Macquarie and Ballina?

There is no time difference between Port Macquarie and Ballina.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Port Macquarie to Ballina generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Macquarie to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin Port Macquarie Airport
City: Port Macquarie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PQQ
ICAO Code: YPMQ
Coordinates: 31°26′8″S, 152°51′46″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