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How far is Elcho Island from Kubin Island?

The distance between Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 468 miles / 753 kilometers / 406 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kubin Island (KUG) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2211 miles / 3559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 33 minutes.

Kubin Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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Distance from Kubin Island to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 467.723 miles
  • 752.727 kilometers
  • 406.440 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
  • 467.353 miles
  • 752.132 kilometers
  • 406.119 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 Kubin Island to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Kubin Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Kubin Island to Elcho Island generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kubin Island to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E