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How far is Weipa from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Weipa (WEI) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 41 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Weipa Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 704.065 miles
  • 1133.083 kilometers
  • 611.816 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
  • 705.535 miles
  • 1135.449 kilometers
  • 613.093 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Weipa Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hamilton Island and Weipa?

There is no time difference between Hamilton Island and Weipa.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Weipa generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Weipa

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

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E