How far is Elcho Island from Woomera?
The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1318 miles / 2122 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1837 miles / 2957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 5 minutes.
RAAF Base Woomera – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Woomera to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1318.304 miles
- 2121.605 kilometers
- 1145.575 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- 1323.787 miles
- 2130.429 kilometers
- 1150.340 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 Woomera to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Elcho Island Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Woomera and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Woomera to Elcho Island generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | RAAF Base Woomera |
|---|---|
| City: | Woomera |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | UMR |
| ICAO Code: | YPWR |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |