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How far is Horn Island from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Horn Island (HID) is 1750 miles / 2817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 43 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Horn Island Airport

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2187
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1181
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Distance from Bourke to Horn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.927 miles
  • 2186.981 kilometers
  • 1180.875 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
  • 1364.564 miles
  • 2196.052 kilometers
  • 1185.773 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 Bourke to Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Horn Island Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Bourke to Horn Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″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