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How far is Elcho Island from Hobart?

The distance between Hobart (Hobart International Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 2240 miles / 3605 kilometers / 1946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobart (HBA) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 3016 miles / 4853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 54 minutes.

Hobart International Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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2240
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3605
Kilometers
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1946
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 44 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
245 kg

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Distance from Hobart to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2239.957 miles
  • 3604.862 kilometers
  • 1946.470 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
  • 2246.240 miles
  • 3614.973 kilometers
  • 1951.929 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 Hobart to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Hobart International Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hobart International Airport (HBA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Hobart to Elcho Island generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hobart International Airport (HBA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Hobart International Airport
City: Hobart
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HBA
ICAO Code: YMHB
Coordinates: 42°50′9″S, 147°30′35″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