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How far is Wollongong from Ayers Rock?

The distance between Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1350 miles / 2172 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Wollongong (WOL) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 22 minutes.

Ayers Rock Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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1350
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1173
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Distance from Ayers Rock to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.726 miles
  • 2172.174 kilometers
  • 1172.880 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
  • 1348.660 miles
  • 2170.457 kilometers
  • 1171.953 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Ayers Rock Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Ayers Rock to Wollongong generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E