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How far is Whyalla from Broken Hill?

The distance between Broken Hill (Broken Hill Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Whyalla (WYA) is 309 miles / 498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.

Broken Hill Airport – Whyalla Airport

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Distance from Broken Hill to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 242.247 miles
  • 389.858 kilometers
  • 210.507 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
  • 241.847 miles
  • 389.215 kilometers
  • 210.159 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 Broken Hill to Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Broken Hill Airport to Whyalla Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Broken Hill and Whyalla?

There is no time difference between Broken Hill and Whyalla.

Flight carbon footprint between Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Broken Hill to Whyalla generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Broken Hill to Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

Airport information

Origin Broken Hill Airport
City: Broken Hill
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BHQ
ICAO Code: YBHI
Coordinates: 32°0′5″S, 141°28′19″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