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How far is Bamaga from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Bamaga (ABM) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 19 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Northern Peninsula Airport

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Bamaga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Victoria River Downs to Bamaga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.952 miles
  • 1377.521 kilometers
  • 743.802 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
  • 855.878 miles
  • 1377.402 kilometers
  • 743.738 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 Victoria River Downs to Bamaga?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Bamaga generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Bamaga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM).

Airport information

Origin Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E
Destination Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E