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How far is Ballina from Bamaga?

The distance between Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 1425 miles / 2293 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamaga (ABM) to Ballina (BNK) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 39 minutes.

Northern Peninsula Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Bamaga to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.524 miles
  • 2292.549 kilometers
  • 1237.877 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
  • 1428.635 miles
  • 2299.165 kilometers
  • 1241.450 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 Bamaga to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Northern Peninsula Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Bamaga to Ballina generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamaga to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin 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
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