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How far is Nhulunbuy from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1299 miles / 2090 kilometers / 1129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 1773 miles / 2854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Gove Airport

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Distance from Woomera to Nhulunbuy

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to Nhulunbuy. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1298.713 miles
  • 2090.075 kilometers
  • 1128.550 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
  • 1304.124 miles
  • 2098.785 kilometers
  • 1133.253 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Gove Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Woomera to Nhulunbuy generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E
Destination Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E