How far is Melbourne from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 10181 miles / 16385 kilometers / 8847 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10181.107 miles
- 16384.903 kilometers
- 8847.140 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- 10181.285 miles
- 16385.190 kilometers
- 8847.295 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 Washington D.C. to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Essendon Airport is 19 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Melbourne generates about 1 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 330 kilograms equals 2 932 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |