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How far is Horn Island from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers / 1754 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Horn Island Airport

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2019
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3249
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1754
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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Horn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2018.840 miles
  • 3249.009 kilometers
  • 1754.324 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
  • 2026.165 miles
  • 3260.797 kilometers
  • 1760.689 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 Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Horn Island Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Horn Island generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 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 Horn Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Horn Island Airport (HID).

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 Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E