How far is Hamilton Island from Weipa?
The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 42 minutes.
Weipa Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport
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Distance from Weipa to Hamilton Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Weipa to Hamilton Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 704.065 miles
- 1133.083 kilometers
- 611.816 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- 705.535 miles
- 1135.449 kilometers
- 613.093 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 Weipa to Hamilton Island?
The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Weipa and Hamilton Island?
There is no time difference between Weipa and Hamilton Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
On average, flying from Weipa to Hamilton Island generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Weipa to Hamilton Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).
Airport information
| Origin | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |
| Destination | Great Barrier Reef Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hamilton Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HTI |
| ICAO Code: | YBHM |
| Coordinates: | 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E |