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How far is Aurukun Mission from Groote Eylandt?

The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers / 310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Aurukun Mission (AUU) is 1871 miles / 3011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 5 minutes.

Groote Eylandt Airport – Aurukun Airport

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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Aurukun Mission

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groote Eylandt to Aurukun Mission. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 356.231 miles
  • 573.299 kilometers
  • 309.557 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
  • 355.799 miles
  • 572.604 kilometers
  • 309.181 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 Groote Eylandt to Aurukun Mission?

The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Aurukun Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Aurukun Airport (AUU)

On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to Aurukun Mission generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to Aurukun Mission

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Aurukun Airport (AUU).

Airport information

Origin Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E
Destination Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E