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How far is Weipa from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1876 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Weipa Airport

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Weipa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1876.461 miles
  • 3019.872 kilometers
  • 1630.600 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
  • 1883.028 miles
  • 3030.440 kilometers
  • 1636.307 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 King Island, Tasmania to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Weipa Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Weipa generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″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