How far is Elcho Island from Burketown?
The distance between Burketown (Burketown Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Burketown (BUC) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.
Burketown Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Burketown to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burketown to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 474.663 miles
- 763.895 kilometers
- 412.470 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- 476.082 miles
- 766.179 kilometers
- 413.704 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 Burketown to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Burketown Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Burketown and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Burketown to Elcho Island generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Burketown to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Burketown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burketown |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | BUC |
| ICAO Code: | YBKT |
| Coordinates: | 17°44′54″S, 139°32′2″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |