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How far is Whyalla from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Whyalla (WYA) is 2321 miles / 3735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 17 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Whyalla Airport

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1430
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2301
Kilometers
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1243
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 12 min
CO2 emission
175 kg

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Distance from Weipa to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.988 miles
  • 2301.343 kilometers
  • 1242.626 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
  • 1435.423 miles
  • 2310.090 kilometers
  • 1247.349 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Whyalla Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Weipa to Whyalla generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E