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How far is Lockhart River from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) is 1571 miles / 2527 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollongong (WOL) to Lockhart River (IRG) is 2019 miles / 3250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 35 minutes.

Shellharbour Airport – Lockhart River Airport

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1571
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Distance from Wollongong to Lockhart River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1570.506 miles
  • 2527.485 kilometers
  • 1364.733 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
  • 1575.857 miles
  • 2536.096 kilometers
  • 1369.382 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 Lockhart River?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Lockhart River Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Lockhart River generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Lockhart River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG).

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 Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E