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How far is Cobar from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Cobar (Cobar Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Cobar (CAZ) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 21 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Cobar Airport

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Distance from Whyalla to Cobar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whyalla to Cobar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 495.630 miles
  • 797.640 kilometers
  • 430.691 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
  • 494.710 miles
  • 796.158 kilometers
  • 429.891 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 Whyalla to Cobar?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Cobar Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Cobar Airport (CAZ)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Cobar generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whyalla to Cobar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Cobar Airport (CAZ).

Airport information

Origin Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E
Destination Cobar Airport
City: Cobar
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CAZ
ICAO Code: YCBA
Coordinates: 31°32′17″S, 145°47′38″E