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How far is Learmonth from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Learmonth (LEA) is 3268 miles / 5260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 5 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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2247
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3616
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1952
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Distance from Hamilton Island to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2246.658 miles
  • 3615.646 kilometers
  • 1952.293 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
  • 2243.200 miles
  • 3610.081 kilometers
  • 1949.288 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Learmonth generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E