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How far is Wollongong from Darwin?

The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1971 miles / 3173 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Wollongong (WOL) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 41 minutes.

Darwin International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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1971
Miles
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3173
Kilometers
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1713
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 13 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Darwin to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.442 miles
  • 3172.728 kilometers
  • 1713.136 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
  • 1974.756 miles
  • 3178.061 kilometers
  • 1716.016 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 Darwin to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Darwin to Wollongong generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″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