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How far is Elcho Island from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1816 miles / 2923 kilometers / 1578 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2769 miles / 4456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 3 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1816
Miles
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2923
Kilometers
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1578
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 56 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
201 kg

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Distance from Canberra to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1815.998 miles
  • 2922.565 kilometers
  • 1578.059 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
  • 1820.840 miles
  • 2930.358 kilometers
  • 1582.267 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 Canberra to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Canberra to Elcho Island generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E