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How far is Whyalla from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1628 miles / 2621 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Whyalla (WYA) is 2457 miles / 3954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 29 minutes.

Yam Island Airport – Whyalla Airport

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1628
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2621
Kilometers
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1415
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 34 min
CO2 emission
188 kg

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Distance from Yam Island to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1628.343 miles
  • 2620.564 kilometers
  • 1414.991 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
  • 1634.721 miles
  • 2630.829 kilometers
  • 1420.534 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 Yam Island to Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Whyalla Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Whyalla generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yam Island to Whyalla

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

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E
Destination Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E