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How far is Wollongong from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 2014 miles / 3242 kilometers / 1751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Perth (PER) to Wollongong (WOL) is 2393 miles / 3851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 34 minutes.

Perth Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Perth to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.488 miles
  • 3242.005 kilometers
  • 1750.543 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
  • 2010.289 miles
  • 3235.246 kilometers
  • 1746.893 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 Perth to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Perth to Wollongong generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Perth to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″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