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How far is Groote Eylandt from Mount Isa?

The distance between Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 502 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Isa (ISA) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 34 minutes.

Mount Isa Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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502
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436
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Distance from Mount Isa to Groote Eylandt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Isa to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.562 miles
  • 807.186 kilometers
  • 435.846 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
  • 503.438 miles
  • 810.204 kilometers
  • 437.475 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 Mount Isa to Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Mount Isa Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Mount Isa to Groote Eylandt generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Isa to Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

Airport information

Origin Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E
Destination Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E