How far is Elcho Island from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 319 miles / 513 kilometers / 277 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 24 minutes.
Darwin International Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Darwin to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 318.538 miles
- 512.637 kilometers
- 276.802 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- 318.149 miles
- 512.012 kilometers
- 276.464 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 Darwin to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Elcho Island?
There is no time difference between Darwin and Elcho Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Darwin to Elcho Island generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |