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How far is Groote Eylandt from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1840 miles / 2961 kilometers / 1599 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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1840
Miles
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2961
Kilometers
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1599
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 58 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
203 kg

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Groote Eylandt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1839.615 miles
  • 2960.573 kilometers
  • 1598.582 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
  • 1845.370 miles
  • 2969.835 kilometers
  • 1603.583 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 King Island, Tasmania to Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Groote Eylandt generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E
Destination Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E