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How far is Saibai Island from Kalkurung?

The distance between Kalkurung (Kalkgurung Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers / 841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalkurung (KFG) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 30 minutes.

Kalkgurung Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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968
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1558
Kilometers
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841
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 20 min
CO2 emission
149 kg

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Distance from Kalkurung to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 968.316 miles
  • 1558.354 kilometers
  • 841.444 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
  • 969.073 miles
  • 1559.571 kilometers
  • 842.101 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 Kalkurung to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Kalkgurung Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Kalkurung to Saibai Island generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalkurung to Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Kalkgurung Airport
City: Kalkurung
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KFG
ICAO Code: YKKG
Coordinates: 17°25′54″S, 130°48′28″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E