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How far is Denham from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Denham (Shark Bay Airport) is 2276 miles / 3664 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Denham (MJK) is 3548 miles / 5710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 4 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Shark Bay Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Denham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2276.486 miles
  • 3663.649 kilometers
  • 1978.212 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
  • 2273.130 miles
  • 3658.248 kilometers
  • 1975.296 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 Denham?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Shark Bay Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Denham generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Denham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK).

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 Shark Bay Airport
City: Denham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MJK
ICAO Code: YSHK
Coordinates: 25°53′38″S, 113°34′37″E