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How far is Elcho Island from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1408 miles / 2265 kilometers / 1223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2239 miles / 3604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 37 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1408
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2265
Kilometers
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1223
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 9 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
174 kg

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Distance from Bourke to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1407.527 miles
  • 2265.195 kilometers
  • 1223.107 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
  • 1411.682 miles
  • 2271.882 kilometers
  • 1226.718 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 Bourke to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Bourke to Elcho Island generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″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