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How far is Elcho Island from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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2976
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4789
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2586
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 8 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
331 kg

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Distance from Auckland to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2975.988 miles
  • 4789.389 kilometers
  • 2586.063 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
  • 2976.364 miles
  • 4789.994 kilometers
  • 2586.390 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 Auckland to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Auckland to Elcho Island generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″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