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How far is Cooktown from Adelaide?

The distance between Adelaide (Adelaide Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 1405 miles / 2260 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Adelaide (ADL) to Cooktown (CTN) is 2041 miles / 3285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 45 minutes.

Adelaide Airport – Cooktown Airport

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1405
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2260
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1220
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Distance from Adelaide to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1404.516 miles
  • 2260.349 kilometers
  • 1220.491 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
  • 1409.083 miles
  • 2267.699 kilometers
  • 1224.460 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 Adelaide to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Adelaide Airport to Cooktown Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Adelaide to Cooktown generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Adelaide to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Adelaide Airport
City: Adelaide
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ADL
ICAO Code: YPAD
Coordinates: 34°56′41″S, 138°31′51″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