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How far is Canberra from Horn Island?

The distance between Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 1756 miles / 2826 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Horn Island (HID) to Canberra (CBR) is 2172 miles / 3496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 38 minutes.

Horn Island Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Horn Island to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1755.926 miles
  • 2825.889 kilometers
  • 1525.858 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
  • 1762.296 miles
  • 2836.141 kilometers
  • 1531.393 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 Horn Island to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Horn Island Airport to Canberra Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Horn Island Airport (HID) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Horn Island to Canberra generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Horn Island to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Horn Island Airport (HID) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

Airport information

Origin Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E
Destination Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E