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How far is Parkes from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Parkes (PKE) is 1877 miles / 3021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Parkes Airport

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1463
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2354
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1271
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Distance from Weipa to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.018 miles
  • 2354.499 kilometers
  • 1271.328 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
  • 1468.271 miles
  • 2362.954 kilometers
  • 1275.893 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Parkes Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Weipa to Parkes generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E