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How far is Hamilton Island from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 829 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 54 minutes.

Yam Island Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Yam Island to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 828.551 miles
  • 1333.424 kilometers
  • 719.991 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
  • 831.336 miles
  • 1337.905 kilometers
  • 722.411 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 Yam Island to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Yam Island and Hamilton Island?

There is no time difference between Yam Island and Hamilton Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Hamilton Island generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′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