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How far is Hamilton Island from Bathurst?

The distance between Bathurst (Bathurst Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bathurst (BHS) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 2 minutes.

Bathurst Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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900
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782
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Distance from Bathurst to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 899.623 miles
  • 1447.802 kilometers
  • 781.751 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
  • 902.782 miles
  • 1452.887 kilometers
  • 784.496 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 Bathurst to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Bathurst Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Bathurst to Hamilton Island generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Bathurst Airport
City: Bathurst
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BHS
ICAO Code: YBTH
Coordinates: 33°24′33″S, 149°39′7″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