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How far is Hamilton Island from Biloela?

The distance between Biloela (Thangool Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biloela (THG) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 416 miles / 669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 19 minutes.

Thangool Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Biloela to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 302.936 miles
  • 487.528 kilometers
  • 263.244 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
  • 303.987 miles
  • 489.219 kilometers
  • 264.157 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 Biloela to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Thangool Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Biloela and Hamilton Island?

There is no time difference between Biloela and Hamilton Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Thangool Airport (THG) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Biloela to Hamilton Island generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Thangool Airport
City: Biloela
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: THG
ICAO Code: YTNG
Coordinates: 24°29′38″S, 150°34′33″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