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How far is Weipa from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Weipa (WEI) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 24 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Weipa Airport

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1430
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2301
Kilometers
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1243
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 12 min
CO2 emission
175 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.988 miles
  • 2301.343 kilometers
  • 1242.626 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
  • 1435.423 miles
  • 2310.090 kilometers
  • 1247.349 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Weipa generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E