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How far is Daru from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Daru (Daru Airport) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Daru (DAU) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Daru Airport

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865
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1392
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751
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Distance from Hamilton Island to Daru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 864.695 miles
  • 1391.592 kilometers
  • 751.400 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
  • 867.896 miles
  • 1396.744 kilometers
  • 754.181 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 Hamilton Island to Daru?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Daru Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hamilton Island and Daru?

There is no time difference between Hamilton Island and Daru.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Daru Airport (DAU)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Daru generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hamilton Island to Daru

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Daru Airport (DAU).

Airport information

Origin Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E
Destination Daru Airport
City: Daru
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: DAU
ICAO Code: AYDU
Coordinates: 9°5′12″S, 143°12′28″E