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How far is Cooktown from Broome?

The distance between Broome (Broome International Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Broome (BME) to Cooktown (CTN) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 34 minutes.

Broome International Airport – Cooktown Airport

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1530
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2462
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1329
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Distance from Broome to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1529.793 miles
  • 2461.963 kilometers
  • 1329.354 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
  • 1527.780 miles
  • 2458.724 kilometers
  • 1327.605 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 Broome to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Broome International Airport to Cooktown Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Broome International Airport (BME) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Broome to Cooktown generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Broome to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Broome International Airport (BME) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Broome International Airport
City: Broome
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BME
ICAO Code: YBRM
Coordinates: 17°56′40″S, 122°13′55″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