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How far is Wollongong from Burketown?

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

The driving distance from Burketown (BUC) to Wollongong (WOL) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 54 minutes.

Burketown Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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1350
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2172
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1173
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Distance from Burketown to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.922 miles
  • 2172.489 kilometers
  • 1173.050 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
  • 1352.873 miles
  • 2177.238 kilometers
  • 1175.615 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 Burketown to Wollongong?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Burketown 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 Burketown to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Burketown Airport
City: Burketown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BUC
ICAO Code: YBKT
Coordinates: 17°44′54″S, 139°32′2″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