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How far is Ballina from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 2450 miles / 3942 kilometers / 2129 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Tarawa to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2449.605 miles
  • 3942.257 kilometers
  • 2128.648 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
  • 2457.207 miles
  • 3954.491 kilometers
  • 2135.254 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 Tarawa to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Ballina generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″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