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How far is Hamilton Island from Newcastle?

The distance between Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 9594 miles / 15440 kilometers / 8337 nautical miles.

Newcastle Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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9594
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15440
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8337
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 39 min
CO2 emission
1 238 kg

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Distance from Newcastle to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9593.903 miles
  • 15439.891 kilometers
  • 8336.874 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
  • 9595.849 miles
  • 15443.022 kilometers
  • 8338.565 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 Newcastle to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Newcastle Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 18 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Newcastle to Hamilton Island generates about 1 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 238 kilograms equals 2 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Newcastle to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NCL
ICAO Code: EGNT
Coordinates: 55°2′14″N, 1°41′30″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