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How far is Hamilton Island from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 7614 miles / 12254 kilometers / 6617 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7614.294 miles
  • 12254.019 kilometers
  • 6616.641 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
  • 7606.394 miles
  • 12241.304 kilometers
  • 6609.775 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 Nairobi to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Hamilton Island generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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