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How far is Hamilton Island from Lockhart River?

The distance between Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 641 miles / 1032 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lockhart River (IRG) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 28 minutes.

Lockhart River Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Lockhart River to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 641.115 miles
  • 1031.774 kilometers
  • 557.113 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
  • 642.834 miles
  • 1034.542 kilometers
  • 558.608 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 Lockhart River to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Lockhart River Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lockhart River and Hamilton Island?

There is no time difference between Lockhart River and Hamilton Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Lockhart River to Hamilton Island generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lockhart River to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E
Destination 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