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How far is Elcho Island from Boigu Island?

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

Boigu Island Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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Distance from Boigu Island to Elcho Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boigu Island to Elcho 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 Boigu Island to Elcho Island?

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

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

On average, flying from Boigu Island to Elcho 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 Boigu Island to Elcho Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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