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How far is Bamaga from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) is 1729 miles / 2782 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Bamaga (ABM) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 20 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Northern Peninsula Airport

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1729
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2782
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1502
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Distance from Canberra to Bamaga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Bamaga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.921 miles
  • 2782.428 kilometers
  • 1502.391 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
  • 1735.173 miles
  • 2792.491 kilometers
  • 1507.824 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 Canberra to Bamaga?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Bamaga?

There is no time difference between Canberra and Bamaga.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)

On average, flying from Canberra to Bamaga generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Bamaga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E
Destination Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E