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How far is Saibai Island from Burketown?

The distance between Burketown (Burketown Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 612 miles / 985 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burketown (BUC) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 47 minutes.

Burketown Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Burketown to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 611.754 miles
  • 984.522 kilometers
  • 531.599 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
  • 614.393 miles
  • 988.769 kilometers
  • 533.893 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 Burketown to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Burketown Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Burketown and Saibai Island?

There is no time difference between Burketown and Saibai Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Burketown to Saibai Island generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burketown to Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Burketown Airport
City: Burketown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BUC
ICAO Code: YBKT
Coordinates: 17°44′54″S, 139°32′2″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E