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How far is Wollongong from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 513 miles / 826 kilometers / 446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Wollongong (WOL) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 21 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 513.323 miles
  • 826.114 kilometers
  • 446.066 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
  • 514.647 miles
  • 828.244 kilometers
  • 447.216 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 Brisbane to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Wollongong generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brisbane to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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