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How far is Woomera from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) is 1318 miles / 2122 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Woomera (UMR) is 1837 miles / 2957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 6 minutes.

Elcho Island Airport – RAAF Base Woomera

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1318
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2122
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1146
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Distance from Elcho Island to Woomera

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elcho Island to Woomera. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1318.304 miles
  • 2121.605 kilometers
  • 1145.575 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
  • 1323.787 miles
  • 2130.429 kilometers
  • 1150.340 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 Elcho Island to Woomera?

The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to RAAF Base Woomera is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and RAAF Base Woomera (UMR)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to Woomera generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elcho Island to Woomera

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and RAAF Base Woomera (UMR).

Airport information

Origin Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E
Destination RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E