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How far is Weipa from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Weipa (WEI) is 3388 miles / 5453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 2 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Weipa Airport

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1947
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3134
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1692
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Distance from Learmonth to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1947.150 miles
  • 3133.634 kilometers
  • 1692.027 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
  • 1945.738 miles
  • 3131.361 kilometers
  • 1690.800 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 Learmonth to Weipa?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Weipa Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Weipa generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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