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How far is Denham from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Denham (Shark Bay Airport) is 2056 miles / 3308 kilometers / 1786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Denham (MJK) is 3668 miles / 5903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 52 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Shark Bay Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Denham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2055.638 miles
  • 3308.229 kilometers
  • 1786.301 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
  • 2054.979 miles
  • 3307.169 kilometers
  • 1785.728 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 Denham?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Shark Bay Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK)

On average, flying from Weipa to Denham generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 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 Denham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK).

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 Shark Bay Airport
City: Denham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MJK
ICAO Code: YSHK
Coordinates: 25°53′38″S, 113°34′37″E