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How far is Canberra from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 160 miles / 257 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Canberra (CBR) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 12 minutes.

Parkes Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Parkes to Canberra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Parkes to Canberra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 159.625 miles
  • 256.892 kilometers
  • 138.711 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
  • 159.926 miles
  • 257.376 kilometers
  • 138.972 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 Parkes to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Canberra Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Canberra?

There is no time difference between Parkes and Canberra.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Parkes to Canberra generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

Airport information

Origin Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E
Destination Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E