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How far is Weipa from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Weipa (WEI) is 3121 miles / 5023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 50 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Weipa Airport

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Weipa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1610.987 miles
  • 2592.633 kilometers
  • 1399.910 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
  • 1610.373 miles
  • 2591.644 kilometers
  • 1399.376 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Weipa generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″E
Destination Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E