How far is Ballina from Elcho Island?
The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 1638 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Ballina (BNK) is 2547 miles / 4099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 3 minutes.
Elcho Island Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
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Distance from Elcho Island to Ballina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elcho Island to Ballina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1638.286 miles
- 2636.567 kilometers
- 1423.632 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- 1640.567 miles
- 2640.237 kilometers
- 1425.614 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 Elcho Island to Ballina?
The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elcho Island and Ballina?
Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
On average, flying from Elcho Island to Ballina generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elcho Island to Ballina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |
| Destination | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ballina |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | BNK |
| ICAO Code: | YBNA |
| Coordinates: | 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E |