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How far is Elcho Island from Coffs Harbour?

The distance between Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1688 miles / 2717 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2673 miles / 4301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 30 minutes.

Coffs Harbour Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1688
Miles
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2717
Kilometers
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1467
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 41 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
192 kg

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Distance from Coffs Harbour to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.244 miles
  • 2716.965 kilometers
  • 1467.044 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
  • 1691.054 miles
  • 2721.487 kilometers
  • 1469.485 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 Coffs Harbour to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Coffs Harbour Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Coffs Harbour to Elcho Island generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Coffs Harbour to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Coffs Harbour Airport
City: Coffs Harbour
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CFS
ICAO Code: YSCH
Coordinates: 30°19′14″S, 153°6′57″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