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How far is Elcho Island from Port Lincoln?

The distance between Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1555 miles / 2502 kilometers / 1351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2138 miles / 3440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 29 minutes.

Port Lincoln Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1555
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2502
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1351
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Distance from Port Lincoln to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1554.529 miles
  • 2501.771 kilometers
  • 1350.848 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
  • 1560.658 miles
  • 2511.635 kilometers
  • 1356.175 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 Port Lincoln to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Port Lincoln Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Port Lincoln to Elcho Island generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Lincoln to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Port Lincoln Airport
City: Port Lincoln
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PLO
ICAO Code: YPLC
Coordinates: 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″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