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How far is Hamilton Island from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1209 miles / 1945 kilometers / 1050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1497 miles / 2409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 6 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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1209
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1945
Kilometers
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1050
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 47 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1208.697 miles
  • 1945.209 kilometers
  • 1050.329 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
  • 1207.315 miles
  • 1942.985 kilometers
  • 1049.128 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 Victoria River Downs to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Hamilton Island generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″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