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How far is Leonora from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Leonora (Leonora Airport) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers / 1505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Leonora (LNO) is 2597 miles / 4179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 21 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Leonora Airport

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1732
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2788
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1505
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Distance from Weipa to Leonora

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1732.259 miles
  • 2787.801 kilometers
  • 1505.292 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
  • 1733.772 miles
  • 2790.236 kilometers
  • 1506.607 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 Leonora?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Leonora Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Leonora Airport (LNO)

On average, flying from Weipa to Leonora generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Leonora

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Leonora Airport (LNO).

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 Leonora Airport
City: Leonora
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LNO
ICAO Code: YLEO
Coordinates: 28°52′41″S, 121°18′54″E