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How far is Port Hedland from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 1631 miles / 2625 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2932 miles / 4718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 27 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1631.386 miles
  • 2625.461 kilometers
  • 1417.635 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
  • 1630.180 miles
  • 2623.520 kilometers
  • 1416.587 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Weipa to Port Hedland generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E