How far is Elcho Island from Parkes?
The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1660 miles / 2671 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2517 miles / 4051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 16 minutes.
Parkes Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Parkes to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Parkes to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1659.606 miles
- 2670.878 kilometers
- 1442.159 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- 1664.127 miles
- 2678.152 kilometers
- 1446.086 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 Parkes to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Parkes and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Parkes to Elcho Island generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Parkes Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Parkes |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PKE |
| ICAO Code: | YPKS |
| Coordinates: | 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |