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How far is Kingscote from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Kingscote (Kingscote Airport) is 1609 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Kingscote (KGC) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 28 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Kingscote Airport

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1609
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2590
Kilometers
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1398
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 32 min
CO2 emission
186 kg

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Distance from Weipa to Kingscote

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1609.185 miles
  • 2589.732 kilometers
  • 1398.343 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
  • 1615.086 miles
  • 2599.230 kilometers
  • 1403.472 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 Kingscote?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Kingscote Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Kingscote Airport (KGC)

On average, flying from Weipa to Kingscote generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Kingscote

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Kingscote Airport (KGC).

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 Kingscote Airport
City: Kingscote
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KGC
ICAO Code: YKSC
Coordinates: 35°42′50″S, 137°31′15″E