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How far is Weipa from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Weipa (WEI) is 1877 miles / 3021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.

Parkes Airport – Weipa Airport

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1463
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2354
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1271
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Distance from Parkes to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.018 miles
  • 2354.499 kilometers
  • 1271.328 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
  • 1468.271 miles
  • 2362.954 kilometers
  • 1275.893 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 Parkes to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Parkes to Weipa generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″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