How far is Yam Island from Weipa?
The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 199 miles / 321 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Yam Island (XMY) is 252 miles / 406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 31 minutes.
Weipa Airport – Yam Island Airport
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Distance from Weipa to Yam Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Weipa to Yam Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 199.445 miles
- 320.976 kilometers
- 173.313 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- 200.380 miles
- 322.480 kilometers
- 174.125 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 Yam Island?
The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Yam Island Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Weipa and Yam Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)
On average, flying from Weipa to Yam Island generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 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 Yam Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).
Airport information
| Origin | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |
| Destination | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |