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How far is Hamilton Island from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 2318 miles / 3731 kilometers / 2014 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2318.049 miles
  • 3730.538 kilometers
  • 2014.330 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
  • 2314.491 miles
  • 3724.813 kilometers
  • 2011.238 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 Nuku'alofa to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Hamilton Island generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Fuaʻamotu International Airport
City: Nuku'alofa
Country: Tonga Flag of Tonga
IATA Code: TBU
ICAO Code: NFTF
Coordinates: 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″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