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How far is Cooktown from Wagga Wagga?

The distance between Wagga Wagga (Wagga Wagga Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Cooktown (CTN) is 1757 miles / 2828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 2 minutes.

Wagga Wagga Airport – Cooktown Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Wagga Wagga to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.897 miles
  • 2196.588 kilometers
  • 1186.063 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
  • 1369.876 miles
  • 2204.602 kilometers
  • 1190.390 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 Wagga Wagga to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Wagga Wagga Airport to Cooktown Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Wagga Wagga to Cooktown generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wagga Wagga to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Wagga Wagga Airport
City: Wagga Wagga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WGA
ICAO Code: YSWG
Coordinates: 35°9′55″S, 147°27′57″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