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How far is Wollongong from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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2181
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1178
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Distance from Auckland to Wollongong

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Wollongong. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.288 miles
  • 2181.125 kilometers
  • 1177.713 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
  • 1352.317 miles
  • 2176.343 kilometers
  • 1175.131 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 Auckland to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Auckland to Wollongong generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E
Destination Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E