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How far is Cooktown from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 2085 miles / 3356 kilometers / 1812 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Cooktown (CTN) is 3425 miles / 5512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 23 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Cooktown Airport

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2085
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3356
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1812
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Distance from Learmonth to Cooktown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Learmonth to Cooktown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2085.035 miles
  • 3355.539 kilometers
  • 1811.846 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
  • 2082.605 miles
  • 3351.628 kilometers
  • 1809.735 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 Learmonth to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Cooktown Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Cooktown generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E
Destination Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E