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How far is Whyalla from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Whyalla Airport

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588
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947
Kilometers
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511
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 36 min
CO2 emission
111 kg

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.412 miles
  • 946.957 kilometers
  • 511.316 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
  • 588.692 miles
  • 947.409 kilometers
  • 511.560 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Whyalla Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Whyalla generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Whyalla

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

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E