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How far is Kowanyama from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 193 miles / 311 kilometers / 168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 426 miles / 686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 57 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 193.330 miles
  • 311.135 kilometers
  • 167.999 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
  • 194.295 miles
  • 312.688 kilometers
  • 168.838 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Weipa and Kowanyama?

There is no time difference between Weipa and Kowanyama.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Weipa to Kowanyama generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 118 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 Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E