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How far is Wollongong from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1606 miles / 2584 kilometers / 1395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Wollongong (WOL) is 2046 miles / 3292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 44 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1605.591 miles
  • 2583.948 kilometers
  • 1395.220 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
  • 1610.796 miles
  • 2592.324 kilometers
  • 1399.743 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Weipa to Wollongong generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E