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How far is Groote Eylandt from Aurukun Mission?

The distance between Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers / 310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aurukun Mission (AUU) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 1871 miles / 3011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 6 minutes.

Aurukun Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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Distance from Aurukun Mission to Groote Eylandt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aurukun Mission to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 356.231 miles
  • 573.299 kilometers
  • 309.557 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
  • 355.799 miles
  • 572.604 kilometers
  • 309.181 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 Aurukun Mission to Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Aurukun Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Aurukun Mission to Groote Eylandt generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aurukun Mission to Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

Airport information

Origin Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E
Destination Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E