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How far is Hamilton Island from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 8 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 550.597 miles
  • 886.100 kilometers
  • 478.455 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
  • 552.067 miles
  • 888.465 kilometers
  • 479.733 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Hamilton Island?

There is no time difference between Brisbane and Hamilton Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Hamilton Island generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

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 Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E

Airlines flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI)

Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia