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How far is Kaitaia from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) is 1794 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Kaitaia Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Kaitaia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.417 miles
  • 2887.834 kilometers
  • 1559.306 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
  • 1794.113 miles
  • 2887.346 kilometers
  • 1559.042 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 Kaitaia?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Kaitaia Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Kaitaia generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hamilton Island to Kaitaia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT).

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 Kaitaia Airport
City: Kaitaia
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: KAT
ICAO Code: NZKT
Coordinates: 35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E