How far is Hamilton Island from Townsville?
The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 161 miles / 260 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 196 miles / 315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 59 minutes.
Townsville Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport
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Distance from Townsville to Hamilton Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Townsville to Hamilton Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 161.417 miles
- 259.775 kilometers
- 140.268 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- 161.389 miles
- 259.730 kilometers
- 140.243 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 Townsville to Hamilton Island?
The estimated flight time from Townsville Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Townsville and Hamilton Island?
There is no time difference between Townsville and Hamilton Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
On average, flying from Townsville to Hamilton Island generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Townsville to Hamilton Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).
Airport information
| Origin | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |
| Destination | Great Barrier Reef Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hamilton Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HTI |
| ICAO Code: | YBHM |
| Coordinates: | 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E |