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How far is Hamilton Island from Derry?

The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 9735 miles / 15666 kilometers / 8459 nautical miles.

City of Derry Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Flight time duration
18 h 55 min
CO2 emission
1 260 kg

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Distance from Derry to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9734.709 miles
  • 15666.496 kilometers
  • 8459.231 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
  • 9736.762 miles
  • 15669.799 kilometers
  • 8461.015 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 Derry to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 18 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Derry to Hamilton Island generates about 1 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 260 kilograms equals 2 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Derry to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W
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