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How far is Karratha from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 2082 miles / 3351 kilometers / 1809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Karratha (KTA) is 2965 miles / 4772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 24 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Karratha Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.938 miles
  • 3350.554 kilometers
  • 1809.154 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
  • 2078.756 miles
  • 3345.434 kilometers
  • 1806.390 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Karratha Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Karratha generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 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 Karratha

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

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E