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How far is Weipa from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1794 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Weipa (WEI) is 3472 miles / 5587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 27 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Weipa Airport

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Distance from Meekatharra to Weipa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meekatharra to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.429 miles
  • 2887.854 kilometers
  • 1559.316 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
  • 1794.777 miles
  • 2888.413 kilometers
  • 1559.618 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 Meekatharra to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Weipa generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meekatharra to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″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