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How far is Canberra from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 3221 miles / 5183 kilometers / 2799 nautical miles.

Christmas Island Airport – Canberra Airport

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3221
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5183
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2799
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Distance from Christmas Island to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3220.830 miles
  • 5183.423 kilometers
  • 2798.825 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
  • 3220.660 miles
  • 5183.150 kilometers
  • 2798.677 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 Christmas Island to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Canberra Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Canberra generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

Airport information

Origin Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″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