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How far is Port Hedland from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 2190 miles / 3525 kilometers / 1903 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollongong (WOL) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2952 miles / 4750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 14 minutes.

Shellharbour Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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2190
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3525
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1903
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Distance from Wollongong to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2190.203 miles
  • 3524.790 kilometers
  • 1903.234 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
  • 2188.491 miles
  • 3522.035 kilometers
  • 1901.747 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 Wollongong to Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Port Hedland generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wollongong to Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

Airport information

Origin Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E
Destination Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E