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How far is Hamilton Island from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 3269 miles / 5261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 14 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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2247
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3616
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1952
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Distance from Learmonth to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2246.658 miles
  • 3615.646 kilometers
  • 1952.293 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
  • 2243.200 miles
  • 3610.081 kilometers
  • 1949.288 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 Learmonth to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Hamilton Island generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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