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How far is Horn Island from Blackwater?

The distance between Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blackwater (BLT) to Horn Island (HID) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 17 minutes.

Blackwater Airport – Horn Island Airport

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Distance from Blackwater to Horn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.985 miles
  • 1598.055 kilometers
  • 862.880 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
  • 996.522 miles
  • 1603.747 kilometers
  • 865.954 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 Blackwater to Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from Blackwater Airport to Horn Island Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blackwater and Horn Island?

There is no time difference between Blackwater and Horn Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Blackwater to Horn Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackwater to Horn Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Horn Island Airport (HID).

Airport information

Origin Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E
Destination Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E