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How far is Hamilton Island from Kununurra?

The distance between Kununurra (East Kimberley Regional Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1367 miles / 2200 kilometers / 1188 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kununurra (KNX) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1835 miles / 2953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 21 minutes.

East Kimberley Regional Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Kununurra to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1367.305 miles
  • 2200.465 kilometers
  • 1188.156 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
  • 1365.778 miles
  • 2198.007 kilometers
  • 1186.829 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 Kununurra to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from East Kimberley Regional Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between East Kimberley Regional Airport (KNX) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Kununurra to Hamilton Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between East Kimberley Regional Airport (KNX) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin East Kimberley Regional Airport
City: Kununurra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNX
ICAO Code: YPKU
Coordinates: 15°46′41″S, 128°42′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