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How far is Saibai Island from Tapini?

The distance between Tapini (Tapini Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.

Tapini Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Tapini to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 306.435 miles
  • 493.159 kilometers
  • 266.284 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
  • 306.174 miles
  • 492.739 kilometers
  • 266.058 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 Tapini to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Tapini Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tapini and Saibai Island?

There is no time difference between Tapini and Saibai Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapini Airport (TPI) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Tapini to Saibai Island generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tapini to Saibai Island

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

Airport information

Origin Tapini Airport
City: Tapini
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: TPI
ICAO Code: AYTI
Coordinates: 8°21′24″S, 146°59′21″E
Destination 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