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How far is Victoria River Downs from Horn Island?

The distance between Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) and Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) is 858 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Horn Island (HID) to Victoria River Downs (VCD) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 38 minutes.

Horn Island Airport – Victoria River Downs Airport

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Distance from Horn Island to Victoria River Downs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 857.626 miles
  • 1380.215 kilometers
  • 745.256 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
  • 857.697 miles
  • 1380.330 kilometers
  • 745.319 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 Victoria River Downs?

The estimated flight time from Horn Island Airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Horn Island Airport (HID) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD)

On average, flying from Horn Island to Victoria River Downs generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Victoria River Downs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Horn Island Airport (HID) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD).

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 Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E