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How far is Horn Island from Edward River?

The distance between Edward River (Edward River Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edward River (EDR) to Horn Island (HID) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 57 minutes.

Edward River Airport – Horn Island Airport

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Distance from Edward River to Horn Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edward River to Horn Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 299.837 miles
  • 482.541 kilometers
  • 260.551 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
  • 301.327 miles
  • 484.939 kilometers
  • 261.846 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 Edward River to Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from Edward River Airport to Horn Island Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edward River and Horn Island?

There is no time difference between Edward River and Horn Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Edward River Airport (EDR) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Edward River to Horn Island generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edward River to Horn Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edward River Airport (EDR) and Horn Island Airport (HID).

Airport information

Origin Edward River Airport
City: Edward River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EDR
ICAO Code: YPMP
Coordinates: 14°53′48″S, 141°36′32″E
Destination Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E