How far is Weipa from Cooktown?
The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 290 miles / 466 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Weipa (WEI) is 403 miles / 648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Cooktown Airport – Weipa Airport
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Distance from Cooktown to Weipa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cooktown to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 289.806 miles
- 466.398 kilometers
- 251.835 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- 290.217 miles
- 467.058 kilometers
- 252.191 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 Cooktown to Weipa?
The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Weipa Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cooktown and Weipa?
Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Weipa Airport (WEI)
On average, flying from Cooktown to Weipa generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cooktown to Weipa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Weipa Airport (WEI).
Airport information
| Origin | Cooktown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cooktown |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CTN |
| ICAO Code: | YCKN |
| Coordinates: | 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E |
| Destination | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |