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How far is Ballina from Darwin?

The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 1847 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Ballina (BNK) is 2302 miles / 3704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 9 minutes.

Darwin International Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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1847
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2972
Kilometers
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1605
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 59 min
CO2 emission
204 kg

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Distance from Darwin to Ballina

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Ballina. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.562 miles
  • 2971.753 kilometers
  • 1604.618 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
  • 1847.763 miles
  • 2973.687 kilometers
  • 1605.662 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 Darwin to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Darwin to Ballina generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E
Destination Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E