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How far is Woomera from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) is 771 miles / 1242 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Woomera (UMR) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 40 minutes.

Canberra Airport – RAAF Base Woomera

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771
Miles
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1242
Kilometers
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670
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 57 min
CO2 emission
132 kg

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Distance from Canberra to Woomera

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Woomera. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 771.484 miles
  • 1241.584 kilometers
  • 670.402 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
  • 770.350 miles
  • 1239.759 kilometers
  • 669.416 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 Canberra to Woomera?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to RAAF Base Woomera is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and RAAF Base Woomera (UMR)

On average, flying from Canberra to Woomera generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Woomera

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and RAAF Base Woomera (UMR).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E
Destination RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E