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How far is Weipa from Burnie?

The distance between Burnie (Burnie Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers / 1706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burnie (BWT) to Weipa (WEI) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 53 minutes.

Burnie Airport – Weipa Airport

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1964
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3160
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1706
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Distance from Burnie to Weipa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burnie to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.651 miles
  • 3160.190 kilometers
  • 1706.366 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
  • 1970.255 miles
  • 3170.818 kilometers
  • 1712.105 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 Burnie to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Burnie Airport to Weipa Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burnie Airport (BWT) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Burnie to Weipa generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burnie to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burnie Airport (BWT) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin Burnie Airport
City: Burnie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BWT
ICAO Code: YWYY
Coordinates: 40°59′56″S, 145°43′51″E
Destination Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E