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How far is Karratha from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 1753 miles / 2822 kilometers / 1524 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Karratha (KTA) is 3085 miles / 4965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 11 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Karratha Airport

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1753
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2822
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1524
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Distance from Weipa to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1753.344 miles
  • 2821.734 kilometers
  • 1523.614 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
  • 1751.970 miles
  • 2819.523 kilometers
  • 1522.421 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 Weipa to Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Karratha Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Weipa to Karratha generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Weipa to Karratha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Karratha Airport (KTA).

Airport information

Origin Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E
Destination Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E