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How far is Whyalla from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Whyalla Airport

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1123
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1807
Kilometers
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976
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1122.888 miles
  • 1807.113 kilometers
  • 975.763 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
  • 1124.516 miles
  • 1809.732 kilometers
  • 977.177 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Whyalla generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Whyalla

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

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E