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How far is Nhulunbuy from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 442 miles / 711 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 5 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Gove Airport

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Distance from Saibai Island to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 441.740 miles
  • 710.911 kilometers
  • 383.861 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
  • 441.775 miles
  • 710.969 kilometers
  • 383.892 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Gove Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Nhulunbuy generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Nhulunbuy

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

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 Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E