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How far is Karratha from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 1680 miles / 2703 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Karratha (KTA) is 2783 miles / 4479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 18 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Karratha Airport

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1680
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2703
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1460
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Distance from Kowanyama to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1679.674 miles
  • 2703.173 kilometers
  • 1459.597 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
  • 1677.721 miles
  • 2700.030 kilometers
  • 1457.900 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Karratha Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Karratha generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Karratha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Karratha Airport (KTA).

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E