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How far is Lockhart River from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) is 641 miles / 1032 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Lockhart River (IRG) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 27 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Lockhart River Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Lockhart River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hamilton Island to Lockhart River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 641.115 miles
  • 1031.774 kilometers
  • 557.113 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
  • 642.834 miles
  • 1034.542 kilometers
  • 558.608 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 Hamilton Island to Lockhart River?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Lockhart River Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hamilton Island and Lockhart River?

There is no time difference between Hamilton Island and Lockhart River.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Lockhart River generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hamilton Island to Lockhart River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E