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How far is Nhulunbuy from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers / 1244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 15 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Gove Airport

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Distance from Whyalla to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1431.320 miles
  • 2303.486 kilometers
  • 1243.783 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
  • 1437.091 miles
  • 2312.774 kilometers
  • 1248.798 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Gove Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Nhulunbuy generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Gove Airport (GOV).

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 Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E