How far is Elcho Island from Whyalla?
The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers / 1263 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1984 miles / 3193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 42 minutes.
Whyalla Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Whyalla to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whyalla to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1453.052 miles
- 2338.460 kilometers
- 1262.668 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- 1458.879 miles
- 2347.838 kilometers
- 1267.731 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whyalla and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Whyalla to Elcho Island generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Whyalla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whyalla |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | WYA |
| ICAO Code: | YWHA |
| Coordinates: | 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |