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How far is Wollongong from Merimbula?

The distance between Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 169 miles / 273 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merimbula (MIM) to Wollongong (WOL) is 220 miles / 354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 58 minutes.

Merimbula Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Merimbula to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 169.365 miles
  • 272.567 kilometers
  • 147.175 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
  • 169.668 miles
  • 273.054 kilometers
  • 147.438 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 Merimbula to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Merimbula Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Merimbula and Wollongong?

There is no time difference between Merimbula and Wollongong.

Flight carbon footprint between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Merimbula to Wollongong generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Merimbula to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″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