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How far is Hamilton Island from Kingscote?

The distance between Kingscote (Kingscote Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kingscote (KGC) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 19 minutes.

Kingscote Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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1265
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2036
Kilometers
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1099
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 53 min
CO2 emission
165 kg

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Distance from Kingscote to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1264.988 miles
  • 2035.800 kilometers
  • 1099.244 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
  • 1267.245 miles
  • 2039.432 kilometers
  • 1101.205 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 Kingscote to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Kingscote Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kingscote Airport (KGC) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Kingscote to Hamilton Island generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kingscote to Hamilton Island

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

Airport information

Origin Kingscote Airport
City: Kingscote
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KGC
ICAO Code: YKSC
Coordinates: 35°42′50″S, 137°31′15″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