How far is Weipa from Yam Island?
The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 199 miles / 321 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Weipa (WEI) is 252 miles / 406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 31 minutes.
Yam Island Airport – Weipa Airport
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Distance from Yam Island to Weipa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yam Island to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 199.445 miles
- 320.976 kilometers
- 173.313 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- 200.380 miles
- 322.480 kilometers
- 174.125 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 Yam Island to Weipa?
The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Weipa Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yam Island and Weipa?
Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Weipa Airport (WEI)
On average, flying from Yam Island to Weipa generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yam Island to Weipa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Weipa Airport (WEI).
Airport information
| Origin | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |
| Destination | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |