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How far is Nhulunbuy from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 1711 miles / 2753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 59 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Gove Airport

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Distance from Kowanyama to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 398.278 miles
  • 640.967 kilometers
  • 346.094 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
  • 398.536 miles
  • 641.382 kilometers
  • 346.319 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Gove Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Nhulunbuy generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kowanyama to Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Gove Airport (GOV).

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 Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E