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How far is Elcho Island from Oakey?

The distance between Oakey (Oakey Army Aviation Centre) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1490 miles / 2398 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakey (OKY) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2351 miles / 3784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 12 minutes.

Oakey Army Aviation Centre – Elcho Island Airport

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1490
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1295
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Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Oakey to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1489.850 miles
  • 2397.680 kilometers
  • 1294.644 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
  • 1492.068 miles
  • 2401.251 kilometers
  • 1296.572 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 Oakey to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Oakey Army Aviation Centre to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Oakey to Elcho Island generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Oakey Army Aviation Centre
City: Oakey
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OKY
ICAO Code: YBOK
Coordinates: 27°24′41″S, 151°44′6″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