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How far is Nhulunbuy from Hervey Bay?

The distance between Hervey Bay (Hervey Bay Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1380 miles / 2221 kilometers / 1200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 52 minutes.

Hervey Bay Airport – Gove Airport

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1380
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2221
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1200
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Distance from Hervey Bay to Nhulunbuy

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hervey Bay to Nhulunbuy. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1380.375 miles
  • 2221.498 kilometers
  • 1199.513 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
  • 1381.852 miles
  • 2223.876 kilometers
  • 1200.797 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 Hervey Bay to Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Hervey Bay Airport to Gove Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Hervey Bay to Nhulunbuy 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 and driving directions from Hervey Bay to Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin Hervey Bay Airport
City: Hervey Bay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HVB
ICAO Code: YHBA
Coordinates: 25°19′8″S, 152°52′48″E
Destination Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E