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How far is Cooktown from Geraldton?

The distance between Geraldton (Geraldton Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 2150 miles / 3460 kilometers / 1868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geraldton (GET) to Cooktown (CTN) is 3798 miles / 6112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 13 minutes.

Geraldton Airport – Cooktown Airport

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2150
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Distance from Geraldton to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2150.009 miles
  • 3460.104 kilometers
  • 1868.307 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
  • 2148.835 miles
  • 3458.215 kilometers
  • 1867.287 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 Geraldton to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Geraldton Airport to Cooktown Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geraldton Airport (GET) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Geraldton to Cooktown generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Geraldton to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geraldton Airport (GET) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Geraldton Airport
City: Geraldton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GET
ICAO Code: YGEL
Coordinates: 28°47′45″S, 114°42′25″E
Destination Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E