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How far is Hamilton Island from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 692 miles / 1114 kilometers / 602 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 35 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Bourke to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 692.265 miles
  • 1114.093 kilometers
  • 601.562 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
  • 694.596 miles
  • 1117.844 kilometers
  • 603.587 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bourke and Hamilton Island?

There is no time difference between Bourke and Hamilton Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Bourke to Hamilton Island generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 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 Hamilton Island

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

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 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