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How far is Wollongong from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 7803 miles / 12557 kilometers / 6780 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Wollongong

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Wollongong. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7802.589 miles
  • 12557.050 kilometers
  • 6780.265 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
  • 7813.464 miles
  • 12574.551 kilometers
  • 6789.714 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 Vancouver to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Wollongong generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E