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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

RAAF Base Woomera – King Island Airport

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721
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1161
Kilometers
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627
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 51 min
CO2 emission
127 kg

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Distance from Woomera to King Island, Tasmania

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.170 miles
  • 1160.610 kilometers
  • 626.679 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
  • 721.788 miles
  • 1161.606 kilometers
  • 627.217 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to King Island Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Woomera to King Island, Tasmania generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Woomera to King Island, Tasmania

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and King Island Airport (KNS).

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 King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E