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How far is Yam Island from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1628 miles / 2621 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Yam Island (XMY) is 2507 miles / 4035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 36 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Yam Island Airport

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1628
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2621
Kilometers
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1415
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 34 min
CO2 emission
188 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1628.343 miles
  • 2620.564 kilometers
  • 1414.991 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
  • 1634.721 miles
  • 2630.829 kilometers
  • 1420.534 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Yam Island Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Yam Island generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E