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How far is Karratha from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 1021 miles / 1642 kilometers / 887 nautical miles.

Christmas Island Airport – Karratha Airport

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1021
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1642
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887
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Distance from Christmas Island to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1020.533 miles
  • 1642.389 kilometers
  • 886.819 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
  • 1022.183 miles
  • 1645.044 kilometers
  • 888.253 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Karratha Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Karratha generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Karratha

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

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E