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How far is Weipa from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1623 miles / 2611 kilometers / 1410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Weipa (WEI) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 55 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Weipa Airport

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2611
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1410
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Distance from Canberra to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1622.507 miles
  • 2611.172 kilometers
  • 1409.920 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
  • 1628.061 miles
  • 2620.111 kilometers
  • 1414.747 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 Canberra to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Canberra to Weipa generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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