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How far is Broome from Cooktown?

The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Broome (Broome International Airport) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Broome (BME) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 31 minutes.

Cooktown Airport – Broome International Airport

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1530
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2462
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1329
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Distance from Cooktown to Broome

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cooktown to Broome. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1529.793 miles
  • 2461.963 kilometers
  • 1329.354 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
  • 1527.780 miles
  • 2458.724 kilometers
  • 1327.605 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 Cooktown to Broome?

The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Broome International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Broome International Airport (BME)

On average, flying from Cooktown to Broome generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cooktown to Broome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Broome International Airport (BME).

Airport information

Origin Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E
Destination Broome International Airport
City: Broome
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BME
ICAO Code: YBRM
Coordinates: 17°56′40″S, 122°13′55″E