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How far is Aurukun Mission from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Aurukun Mission (AUU) is 3134 miles / 5043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 19 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Aurukun Airport

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1371
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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Aurukun Mission

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Aurukun Mission. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1577.759 miles
  • 2539.157 kilometers
  • 1371.035 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
  • 1576.974 miles
  • 2537.894 kilometers
  • 1370.353 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Aurukun Mission?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Aurukun Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Aurukun Airport (AUU)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Aurukun Mission generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Aurukun Mission

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Aurukun Airport (AUU).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″E
Destination Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E