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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1876 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

Weipa Airport – King Island Airport

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Distance from Weipa to King Island, Tasmania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1876.461 miles
  • 3019.872 kilometers
  • 1630.600 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
  • 1883.028 miles
  • 3030.440 kilometers
  • 1636.307 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to King Island Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Weipa to King Island, Tasmania generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Weipa to King Island, Tasmania

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

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 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