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How far is Elcho Island from Karratha?

The distance between Karratha (Karratha Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1382 miles / 2224 kilometers / 1201 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karratha (KTA) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 48 minutes.

Karratha Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1382
Miles
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2224
Kilometers
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1201
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 6 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
172 kg

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Distance from Karratha to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1381.929 miles
  • 2223.998 kilometers
  • 1200.863 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
  • 1381.614 miles
  • 2223.492 kilometers
  • 1200.590 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 Karratha to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Karratha Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Karratha to Elcho Island 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 Karratha to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E