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How far is Flinders Island from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1508 nautical miles.

Kowanyama Airport – Flinders Island Airport

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2794
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1508
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Distance from Kowanyama to Flinders Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1735.848 miles
  • 2793.576 kilometers
  • 1508.410 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
  • 1741.210 miles
  • 2802.206 kilometers
  • 1513.070 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 Kowanyama to Flinders Island?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Flinders Island Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Flinders Island generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kowanyama to Flinders Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS).

Airport information

Origin Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E
Destination Flinders Island Airport
City: Flinders Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: FLS
ICAO Code: YFLI
Coordinates: 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″E