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How far is Elcho Island from Cobar?

The distance between Cobar (Cobar Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cobar (CAZ) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2347 miles / 3777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 58 minutes.

Cobar Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1493
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2403
Kilometers
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1297
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Cobar to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.993 miles
  • 2402.740 kilometers
  • 1297.376 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
  • 1497.562 miles
  • 2410.092 kilometers
  • 1301.346 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 Cobar to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Cobar Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cobar Airport (CAZ) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Cobar to Elcho Island generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cobar to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cobar Airport (CAZ) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Cobar Airport
City: Cobar
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CAZ
ICAO Code: YCBA
Coordinates: 31°32′17″S, 145°47′38″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E