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How far is Kubin Island from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) is 1760 miles / 2833 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollongong (WOL) to Kubin Island (KUG) is 2185 miles / 3516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 1 minutes.

Shellharbour Airport – Kubin Airport

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1760
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Distance from Wollongong to Kubin Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.235 miles
  • 2832.823 kilometers
  • 1529.602 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
  • 1766.406 miles
  • 2842.755 kilometers
  • 1534.965 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 Kubin Island?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Kubin Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Kubin Airport (KUG)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Kubin Island generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Kubin Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Kubin Airport (KUG).

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 Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E