How far is Cooktown from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Cooktown (CTN) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 47 minutes.
Darwin International Airport – Cooktown Airport
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Distance from Darwin to Cooktown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Cooktown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 982.761 miles
- 1581.601 kilometers
- 853.996 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- 981.753 miles
- 1579.978 kilometers
- 853.120 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 Cooktown?
The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Cooktown Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Cooktown?
Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)
On average, flying from Darwin to Cooktown generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Cooktown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| Destination | Cooktown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cooktown |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CTN |
| ICAO Code: | YCKN |
| Coordinates: | 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E |