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How far is Whyalla from Groote Eylandt?

The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1315 miles / 2116 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 59 minutes.

Groote Eylandt Airport – Whyalla Airport

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1315
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2116
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1143
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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Whyalla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groote Eylandt to Whyalla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1315.070 miles
  • 2116.400 kilometers
  • 1142.765 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
  • 1320.237 miles
  • 2124.715 kilometers
  • 1147.255 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 Groote Eylandt to Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Groote Eylandt 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 Groote Eylandt to Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

Airport information

Origin Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″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