How far is Hamilton Island from Canberra?
The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1029 miles / 1657 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 59 minutes.
Canberra Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport
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Distance from Canberra to Hamilton Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Hamilton Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1029.489 miles
- 1656.802 kilometers
- 894.602 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- 1032.969 miles
- 1662.403 kilometers
- 897.626 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 Canberra to Hamilton Island?
The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Canberra and Hamilton Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
On average, flying from Canberra to Hamilton Island generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Hamilton Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).
Airport information
| Origin | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSCB |
| Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |
| Destination | Great Barrier Reef Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hamilton Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HTI |
| ICAO Code: | YBHM |
| Coordinates: | 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E |