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How far is Sydney from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers / 1369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Sydney (SYD) is 1997 miles / 3214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 39 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1575.355 miles
  • 2535.288 kilometers
  • 1368.946 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
  • 1580.378 miles
  • 2543.371 kilometers
  • 1373.311 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Sydney Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Weipa to Sydney generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E