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How far is Yam Island from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 829 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Yam Island (XMY) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Yam Island Airport

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829
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Distance from Hamilton Island to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 828.551 miles
  • 1333.424 kilometers
  • 719.991 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
  • 831.336 miles
  • 1337.905 kilometers
  • 722.411 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Yam Island Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hamilton Island and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Hamilton Island and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Yam Island generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E