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How far is Hamilton Island from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 3352 miles / 5395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 39 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Meekatharra to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.220 miles
  • 3173.980 kilometers
  • 1713.812 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
  • 1969.499 miles
  • 3169.601 kilometers
  • 1711.448 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 Meekatharra to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Hamilton Island generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″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