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How far is Cooktown from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 246 miles / 395 kilometers / 213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Cooktown (CTN) is 378 miles / 609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 35 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – Cooktown Airport

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246
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Distance from Palm Island to Cooktown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 245.687 miles
  • 395.394 kilometers
  • 213.496 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
  • 246.638 miles
  • 396.926 kilometers
  • 214.323 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 Palm Island to Cooktown?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Cooktown Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palm Island and Cooktown?

There is no time difference between Palm Island and Cooktown.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)

On average, flying from Palm Island to Cooktown generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Island to Cooktown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).

Airport information

Origin Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″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