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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – King Island Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to King Island, Tasmania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1377.838 miles
  • 2217.416 kilometers
  • 1197.309 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
  • 1381.679 miles
  • 2223.596 kilometers
  • 1200.646 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to King Island Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to King Island, Tasmania generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and King Island Airport (KNS).

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 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