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How far is Hamilton Island from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1891 miles / 3043 kilometers / 1643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 3001 miles / 4830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 2 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1891.041 miles
  • 3043.336 kilometers
  • 1643.270 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
  • 1888.148 miles
  • 3038.679 kilometers
  • 1640.755 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Hamilton Island generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″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