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How far is Elcho Island from Gladstone?

The distance between Gladstone (Gladstone Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1312 miles / 2111 kilometers / 1140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gladstone (GLT) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 49 minutes.

Gladstone Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1312
Miles
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2111
Kilometers
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1140
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 58 min
CO2 emission
168 kg

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Distance from Gladstone to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1311.562 miles
  • 2110.755 kilometers
  • 1139.716 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
  • 1312.750 miles
  • 2112.666 kilometers
  • 1140.748 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 Gladstone to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Gladstone Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gladstone Airport (GLT) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Gladstone to Elcho Island generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gladstone to Elcho Island

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

Airport information

Origin Gladstone Airport
City: Gladstone
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GLT
ICAO Code: YGLA
Coordinates: 23°52′10″S, 151°13′22″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