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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

Whyalla Airport – King Island Airport

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588
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947
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511
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Flight time duration
1 h 36 min
CO2 emission
111 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to King Island, Tasmania

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whyalla to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.412 miles
  • 946.957 kilometers
  • 511.316 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
  • 588.692 miles
  • 947.409 kilometers
  • 511.560 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to King Island Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Whyalla to King Island, Tasmania generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whyalla to King Island, Tasmania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and King Island Airport (KNS).

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 King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E