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How far is Burnie from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Burnie (Burnie Airport) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers / 1706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Burnie (BWT) is 2554 miles / 4111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 25 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Burnie Airport

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1964
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3160
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1706
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Distance from Weipa to Burnie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.651 miles
  • 3160.190 kilometers
  • 1706.366 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
  • 1970.255 miles
  • 3170.818 kilometers
  • 1712.105 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 Weipa to Burnie?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Burnie Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Burnie Airport (BWT)

On average, flying from Weipa to Burnie generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Weipa to Burnie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Burnie Airport (BWT).

Airport information

Origin Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E
Destination Burnie Airport
City: Burnie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BWT
ICAO Code: YWYY
Coordinates: 40°59′56″S, 145°43′51″E