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How far is Hamilton Island from Darwin?

The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 37 minutes.

Darwin International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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1317
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2119
Kilometers
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1144
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 59 min
CO2 emission
168 kg

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Distance from Darwin to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.815 miles
  • 2119.209 kilometers
  • 1144.281 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
  • 1316.393 miles
  • 2118.530 kilometers
  • 1143.914 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Darwin to Hamilton Island generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″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