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How far is Cooktown from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Cooktown (CTN) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 42 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Cooktown Airport

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Distance from Saibai Island to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.390 miles
  • 726.442 kilometers
  • 392.248 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
  • 453.287 miles
  • 729.495 kilometers
  • 393.896 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 Saibai Island to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Cooktown Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saibai Island and Cooktown?

There is no time difference between Saibai Island and Cooktown.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Cooktown generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saibai Island to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E
Destination Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E