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How far is Brisbane from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) is 513 miles / 826 kilometers / 446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollongong (WOL) to Brisbane (BNE) is 631 miles / 1015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 28 minutes.

Shellharbour Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Wollongong to Brisbane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 513.323 miles
  • 826.114 kilometers
  • 446.066 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
  • 514.647 miles
  • 828.244 kilometers
  • 447.216 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 Wollongong to Brisbane?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Brisbane Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Brisbane generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wollongong to Brisbane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE).

Airport information

Origin Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E
Destination Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E