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How far is Elcho Island from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 430 miles / 691 kilometers / 373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 45 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 429.545 miles
  • 691.286 kilometers
  • 373.264 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
  • 430.316 miles
  • 692.527 kilometers
  • 373.934 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 Victoria River Downs to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Victoria River Downs and Elcho Island?

There is no time difference between Victoria River Downs and Elcho Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Elcho Island generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″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