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How far is Wollongong from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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1387
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2232
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1205
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Distance from Wellington to Wollongong

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Wollongong. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.745 miles
  • 2231.750 kilometers
  • 1205.048 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
  • 1384.101 miles
  • 2227.495 kilometers
  • 1202.751 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 Wellington to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Wellington to Wollongong generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
Destination Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E