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How far is Nhulunbuy from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 346 miles / 557 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 53 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Gove Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 346.109 miles
  • 557.009 kilometers
  • 300.761 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
  • 345.683 miles
  • 556.323 kilometers
  • 300.390 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Gove Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Weipa to Nhulunbuy generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 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 Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Gove Airport (GOV).

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 Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E