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How far is Elcho Island from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers / 754 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 2 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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868
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1397
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754
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Distance from Palm Island to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 867.772 miles
  • 1396.543 kilometers
  • 754.073 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
  • 868.143 miles
  • 1397.141 kilometers
  • 754.396 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 Palm Island to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Palm Island to Elcho Island generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″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