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How far is Wollongong from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Wollongong (WOL) is 1248 miles / 2009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 39 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.399 miles
  • 1584.236 kilometers
  • 855.419 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
  • 987.716 miles
  • 1589.574 kilometers
  • 858.301 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Wollongong generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E