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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1984 miles / 3193 kilometers / 1724 nautical miles.

Elcho Island Airport – King Island Airport

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1984
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3193
Kilometers
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1724
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Flight time duration
4 h 15 min
CO2 emission
216 kg

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Distance from Elcho Island to King Island, Tasmania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1984.130 miles
  • 3193.147 kilometers
  • 1724.162 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
  • 1990.500 miles
  • 3203.400 kilometers
  • 1729.697 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to King Island Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to King Island, Tasmania generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Elcho Island to King Island, Tasmania

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

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 King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E