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How far is Hamilton Island from Boulia?

The distance between Boulia (Boulia Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boulia (BQL) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 752 miles / 1210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 34 minutes.

Boulia Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Boulia to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.099 miles
  • 978.640 kilometers
  • 528.423 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
  • 607.439 miles
  • 977.578 kilometers
  • 527.850 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 Boulia to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Boulia Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Boulia and Hamilton Island?

There is no time difference between Boulia and Hamilton Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Boulia Airport (BQL) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Boulia to Hamilton Island generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boulia to Hamilton Island

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

Airport information

Origin Boulia Airport
City: Boulia
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BQL
ICAO Code: YBOU
Coordinates: 22°54′47″S, 139°53′59″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