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How far is Weipa from Ayers Rock?

The distance between Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1118 miles / 1800 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Weipa (WEI) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 46 minutes.

Ayers Rock Airport – Weipa Airport

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1118
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1800
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972
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Ayers Rock to Weipa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ayers Rock to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1118.370 miles
  • 1799.841 kilometers
  • 971.837 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
  • 1120.691 miles
  • 1803.577 kilometers
  • 973.854 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 Ayers Rock to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Ayers Rock Airport to Weipa Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Ayers Rock to Weipa generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ayers Rock to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin Ayers Rock Airport
City: Ayers Rock
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AYQ
ICAO Code: YAYE
Coordinates: 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″E
Destination Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E