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How far is Elcho Island from Bathurst?

The distance between Bathurst (Bathurst Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1720 miles / 2769 kilometers / 1495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bathurst (BHS) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2599 miles / 4183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 5 minutes.

Bathurst Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1720
Miles
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2769
Kilometers
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1495
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 45 min
CO2 emission
194 kg

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Distance from Bathurst to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1720.391 miles
  • 2768.701 kilometers
  • 1494.979 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
  • 1724.716 miles
  • 2775.662 kilometers
  • 1498.737 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 Bathurst to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Bathurst Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Bathurst to Elcho Island generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bathurst to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Bathurst Airport
City: Bathurst
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BHS
ICAO Code: YBTH
Coordinates: 33°24′33″S, 149°39′7″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E