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How far is Hamilton Island from Port Lincoln?

The distance between Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 50 minutes.

Port Lincoln Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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1265
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2036
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1099
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Flight time duration
2 h 53 min
CO2 emission
165 kg

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Distance from Port Lincoln to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1264.973 miles
  • 2035.776 kilometers
  • 1099.231 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
  • 1266.666 miles
  • 2038.501 kilometers
  • 1100.703 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 Port Lincoln to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Port Lincoln Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Port Lincoln to Hamilton Island generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Lincoln to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Port Lincoln Airport
City: Port Lincoln
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PLO
ICAO Code: YPLC
Coordinates: 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″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