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How far is Flinders Island from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) is 1923 miles / 3095 kilometers / 1671 nautical miles.

Weipa Airport – Flinders Island Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Flinders Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1923.348 miles
  • 3095.328 kilometers
  • 1671.343 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
  • 1929.713 miles
  • 3105.571 kilometers
  • 1676.874 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 Flinders Island?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Flinders Island Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS)

On average, flying from Weipa to Flinders Island generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Weipa to Flinders Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS).

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 Flinders Island Airport
City: Flinders Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: FLS
ICAO Code: YFLI
Coordinates: 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″E