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How far is Hamilton Island from Kalkurung?

The distance between Kalkurung (Kalkgurung Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1204 miles / 1938 kilometers / 1046 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalkurung (KFG) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 30 minutes.

Kalkgurung Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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1204
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1938
Kilometers
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1046
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 46 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Kalkurung to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1204.062 miles
  • 1937.750 kilometers
  • 1046.301 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
  • 1202.497 miles
  • 1935.231 kilometers
  • 1044.941 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 Kalkurung to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Kalkgurung Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Kalkurung to Hamilton Island generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalkurung to Hamilton Island

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

Airport information

Origin Kalkgurung Airport
City: Kalkurung
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KFG
ICAO Code: YKKG
Coordinates: 17°25′54″S, 130°48′28″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