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How far is Yam Island from Bamaga?

The distance between Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 75 miles / 121 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamaga (ABM) to Yam Island (XMY) is 25 miles / 41 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 minutes.

Northern Peninsula Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Bamaga to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 75.300 miles
  • 121.184 kilometers
  • 65.434 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
  • 75.658 miles
  • 121.760 kilometers
  • 65.745 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Northern Peninsula Airport to Yam Island Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bamaga and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Bamaga and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Bamaga to Yam Island generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E