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How far is Birdsville from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Birdsville (Birdsville Airport) is 998 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Birdsville Airport

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Birdsville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to Birdsville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.364 miles
  • 1606.711 kilometers
  • 867.554 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
  • 1000.654 miles
  • 1610.396 kilometers
  • 869.544 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 King Island, Tasmania to Birdsville?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Birdsville Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Birdsville Airport (BVI)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Birdsville generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Birdsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Birdsville Airport (BVI).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E
Destination Birdsville Airport
City: Birdsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BVI
ICAO Code: YBDV
Coordinates: 25°53′50″S, 139°20′52″E