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How far is Horn Island from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 858 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Horn Island (HID) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 36 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Horn Island Airport

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Horn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 857.626 miles
  • 1380.215 kilometers
  • 745.256 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
  • 857.697 miles
  • 1380.330 kilometers
  • 745.319 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 Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Horn Island Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Horn Island generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Horn Island

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

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 Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E