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How far is Horn Island from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 1353 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Horn Island (HID) is 1670 miles / 2687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 35 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Horn Island Airport

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1353
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2178
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1176
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Distance from Brisbane to Horn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.459 miles
  • 2178.181 kilometers
  • 1176.124 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
  • 1357.346 miles
  • 2184.437 kilometers
  • 1179.501 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 Brisbane to Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Horn Island Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Horn Island?

There is no time difference between Brisbane and Horn Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Horn Island generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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