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How far is Elcho Island from Newcastle?

The distance between Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newcastle (NTL) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2714 miles / 4368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 45 minutes.

Newcastle Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1763
Miles
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2837
Kilometers
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1532
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 50 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
197 kg

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Distance from Newcastle to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1762.792 miles
  • 2836.938 kilometers
  • 1531.824 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
  • 1766.539 miles
  • 2842.970 kilometers
  • 1535.081 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 Newcastle to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Newcastle Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Newcastle to Elcho Island generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newcastle to Elcho Island

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

Airport information

Origin Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′2″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