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How far is Hamilton Island from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 3 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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1123
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1807
Kilometers
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976
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1122.888 miles
  • 1807.113 kilometers
  • 975.763 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
  • 1124.516 miles
  • 1809.732 kilometers
  • 977.177 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 Whyalla to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Hamilton Island generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whyalla to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″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