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How far is Hamilton Island from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 881 miles / 1417 kilometers / 765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 9 minutes.

Parkes Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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881
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1417
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765
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Distance from Parkes to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 880.529 miles
  • 1417.074 kilometers
  • 765.159 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
  • 883.639 miles
  • 1422.079 kilometers
  • 767.861 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 Parkes to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Parkes to Hamilton Island generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′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