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How far is Wollongong from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 2866 miles / 4613 kilometers / 2491 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Tarawa to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2866.215 miles
  • 4612.725 kilometers
  • 2490.672 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
  • 2874.788 miles
  • 4626.524 kilometers
  • 2498.123 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 Tarawa to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Wollongong generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Wollongong

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

Airport information

Origin Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″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