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How far is Whyalla from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1837 miles / 2957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 10 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Whyalla Airport

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1317
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2119
Kilometers
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1144
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 59 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
168 kg

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.941 miles
  • 2119.412 kilometers
  • 1144.391 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
  • 1316.689 miles
  • 2119.005 kilometers
  • 1144.171 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Whyalla generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Whyalla

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

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E