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How far is Saibai Island from Burnie?

The distance between Burnie (Burnie Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 2185 miles / 3517 kilometers / 1899 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burnie (BWT) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 2760 miles / 4441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 4 minutes.

Burnie Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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2185
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3517
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1899
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Distance from Burnie to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2185.189 miles
  • 3516.721 kilometers
  • 1898.877 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
  • 2193.019 miles
  • 3529.322 kilometers
  • 1905.681 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 Burnie to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Burnie Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burnie Airport (BWT) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Burnie to Saibai Island generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Burnie Airport
City: Burnie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BWT
ICAO Code: YWYY
Coordinates: 40°59′56″S, 145°43′51″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