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How far is Saibai Island from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1809 miles / 2911 kilometers / 1572 nautical miles.

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

Shellharbour Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Wollongong to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1808.516 miles
  • 2910.524 kilometers
  • 1571.557 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
  • 1815.062 miles
  • 2921.060 kilometers
  • 1577.246 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Saibai Island generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E