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How far is Mount Isa from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Isa (ISA) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 22 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Mount Isa Airport

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Distance from Whyalla to Mount Isa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 862.010 miles
  • 1387.271 kilometers
  • 749.067 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
  • 864.962 miles
  • 1392.022 kilometers
  • 751.632 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 Whyalla to Mount Isa?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Mount Isa Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Mount Isa generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whyalla to Mount Isa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA).

Airport information

Origin Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E
Destination Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E