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How far is Boigu Island from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Boigu Island (Boigu Island Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

Elcho Island Airport – Boigu Island Airport

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Distance from Elcho Island to Boigu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 490.800 miles
  • 789.867 kilometers
  • 426.494 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
  • 490.683 miles
  • 789.678 kilometers
  • 426.392 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 Boigu Island?

The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Boigu Island Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to Boigu Island generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Elcho Island to Boigu Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Boigu Island Airport
City: Boigu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GIC
ICAO Code: YBOI
Coordinates: 9°13′58″S, 142°13′4″E