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How far is Olympic Dam from Blackwater?

The distance between Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) and Olympic Dam (Olympic Dam Airport) is 874 miles / 1407 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blackwater (BLT) to Olympic Dam (OLP) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 55 minutes.

Blackwater Airport – Olympic Dam Airport

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874
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1407
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759
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Distance from Blackwater to Olympic Dam

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blackwater to Olympic Dam. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 874.006 miles
  • 1406.576 kilometers
  • 759.490 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
  • 873.796 miles
  • 1406.238 kilometers
  • 759.308 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 Blackwater to Olympic Dam?

The estimated flight time from Blackwater Airport to Olympic Dam Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)

On average, flying from Blackwater to Olympic Dam generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackwater to Olympic Dam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Olympic Dam Airport (OLP).

Airport information

Origin Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E
Destination Olympic Dam Airport
City: Olympic Dam
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OLP
ICAO Code: YOLD
Coordinates: 30°29′6″S, 136°52′37″E