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How far is Wollongong from Kubin Island?

The distance between Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1760 miles / 2833 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kubin Island (KUG) to Wollongong (WOL) is 2182 miles / 3511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 56 minutes.

Kubin Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Kubin Island to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.235 miles
  • 2832.823 kilometers
  • 1529.602 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
  • 1766.406 miles
  • 2842.755 kilometers
  • 1534.965 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 Kubin Island to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Kubin Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Kubin Island to Wollongong generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kubin Island to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E
Destination Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E