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How far is Merauke from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Merauke (Mopah International Airport) is 1699 miles / 2733 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

Whyalla Airport – Mopah International Airport

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1699
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2733
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1476
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 42 min
CO2 emission
193 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Merauke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1698.511 miles
  • 2733.488 kilometers
  • 1475.966 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
  • 1705.574 miles
  • 2744.855 kilometers
  • 1482.103 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 Merauke?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Mopah International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Mopah International Airport (MKQ)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Merauke generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whyalla to Merauke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Mopah International Airport (MKQ).

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 Mopah International Airport
City: Merauke
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MKQ
ICAO Code: WAKK
Coordinates: 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E