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How far is Whyalla from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 622 miles / 1001 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Whyalla (WYA) is 821 miles / 1322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 53 minutes.

Parkes Airport – Whyalla Airport

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622
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1001
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540
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Flight time duration
1 h 40 min
CO2 emission
115 kg

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Distance from Parkes to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 621.870 miles
  • 1000.803 kilometers
  • 540.390 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
  • 620.555 miles
  • 998.687 kilometers
  • 539.248 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Whyalla Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Parkes to Whyalla generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 255 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 Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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