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How far is Whakatane from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 2065 miles / 3323 kilometers / 1794 nautical miles.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2065.027 miles
  • 3323.338 kilometers
  • 1794.459 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
  • 2064.693 miles
  • 3322.801 kilometers
  • 1794.169 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 Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Whakatane Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Whakatane generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hamilton Island to Whakatane

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

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 Whakatane Airport
City: Whakatane
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WHK
ICAO Code: NZWK
Coordinates: 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E