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How far is Hamilton Island from Queenstown?

The distance between Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

Queenstown Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Queenstown to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2041.531 miles
  • 3285.525 kilometers
  • 1774.042 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
  • 2043.916 miles
  • 3289.364 kilometers
  • 1776.114 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 Queenstown to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Queenstown Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Queenstown to Hamilton Island generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Queenstown to Hamilton Island

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

Airport information

Origin Queenstown Airport
City: Queenstown
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ZQN
ICAO Code: NZQN
Coordinates: 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″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