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How far is Kowanyama from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1122 miles / 1805 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 1923 miles / 3094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Kowanyama Airport

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1122
Miles
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1805
Kilometers
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975
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Woomera to Kowanyama

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to Kowanyama. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.877 miles
  • 1805.486 kilometers
  • 974.884 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
  • 1125.865 miles
  • 1811.904 kilometers
  • 978.350 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 Woomera to Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Kowanyama Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Woomera to Kowanyama generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E
Destination Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E