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How far is Elcho Island from Broken Hill?

The distance between Broken Hill (Broken Hill Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1425 miles / 2294 kilometers / 1239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2195 miles / 3532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 44 minutes.

Broken Hill Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1425
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2294
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1239
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Distance from Broken Hill to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1425.362 miles
  • 2293.897 kilometers
  • 1238.606 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
  • 1430.673 miles
  • 2302.445 kilometers
  • 1243.221 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 Broken Hill to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Broken Hill Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Broken Hill to Elcho Island generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Broken Hill to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Broken Hill Airport
City: Broken Hill
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BHQ
ICAO Code: YBHI
Coordinates: 32°0′5″S, 141°28′19″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