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How far is Yam Island from Cooktown?

The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 414 miles / 667 kilometers / 360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Yam Island (XMY) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 42 minutes.

Cooktown Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Cooktown to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 414.259 miles
  • 666.685 kilometers
  • 359.981 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
  • 415.973 miles
  • 669.444 kilometers
  • 361.471 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Yam Island Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Cooktown and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Cooktown to Yam Island generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E