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How far is Hamilton Island from Plaisance?

The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 5823 miles / 9371 kilometers / 5060 nautical miles.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Plaisance to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5822.681 miles
  • 9370.696 kilometers
  • 5059.771 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
  • 5813.960 miles
  • 9356.661 kilometers
  • 5052.193 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 Plaisance to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 11 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Plaisance to Hamilton Island generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Plaisance to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
City: Plaisance
Country: Mauritius Flag of Mauritius
IATA Code: MRU
ICAO Code: FIMP
Coordinates: 20°25′48″S, 57°41′0″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