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How far is Wollongong from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 104 miles / 167 kilometers / 90 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Wollongong (WOL) is 132 miles / 213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 50 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Canberra to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 104.073 miles
  • 167.489 kilometers
  • 90.437 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
  • 103.957 miles
  • 167.303 kilometers
  • 90.336 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Wollongong?

There is no time difference between Canberra and Wollongong.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Canberra to Wollongong generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 89 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 Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

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