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How far is Cooktown from Leinster?

The distance between Leinster (Leinster Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 1785 miles / 2873 kilometers / 1552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leinster (LER) to Cooktown (CTN) is 2723 miles / 4382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 30 minutes.

Leinster Airport – Cooktown Airport

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1785
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2873
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1552
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Distance from Leinster to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1785.461 miles
  • 2873.421 kilometers
  • 1551.523 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
  • 1785.008 miles
  • 2872.693 kilometers
  • 1551.130 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 Leinster to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Leinster Airport to Cooktown Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leinster Airport (LER) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Leinster to Cooktown generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leinster to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leinster Airport (LER) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Leinster Airport
City: Leinster
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LER
ICAO Code: YLST
Coordinates: 27°50′35″S, 120°42′10″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