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How far is Hamilton Island from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 7339 miles / 11810 kilometers / 6377 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7338.536 miles
  • 11810.229 kilometers
  • 6377.013 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
  • 7327.506 miles
  • 11792.478 kilometers
  • 6367.429 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 Johannesburg to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 14 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Hamilton Island generates about 903 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 903 kilograms equals 1 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination 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