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How far is Elcho Island from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 17 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1553
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2499
Kilometers
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1349
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 26 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Brisbane to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.951 miles
  • 2499.232 kilometers
  • 1349.477 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
  • 1554.880 miles
  • 2502.336 kilometers
  • 1351.153 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 Brisbane to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Elcho Island generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brisbane to Elcho Island

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

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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