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How far is Learmonth from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Learmonth (LEA) is 3388 miles / 5453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 52 minutes.

Weipa Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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1947
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3134
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1692
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Distance from Weipa to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1947.150 miles
  • 3133.634 kilometers
  • 1692.027 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
  • 1945.738 miles
  • 3131.361 kilometers
  • 1690.800 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Weipa to Learmonth generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E