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How far is Melbourne from Edward River?

The distance between Edward River (Edward River Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edward River (EDR) to Melbourne (MEB) is 2070 miles / 3332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 58 minutes.

Edward River Airport – Essendon Airport

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1585
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2551
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1377
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Distance from Edward River to Melbourne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edward River to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1584.837 miles
  • 2550.548 kilometers
  • 1377.186 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
  • 1590.326 miles
  • 2559.382 kilometers
  • 1381.956 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 Edward River to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Edward River Airport to Essendon Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edward River Airport (EDR) and Essendon Airport (MEB)

On average, flying from Edward River to Melbourne generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edward River to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edward River Airport (EDR) and Essendon Airport (MEB).

Airport information

Origin Edward River Airport
City: Edward River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EDR
ICAO Code: YPMP
Coordinates: 14°53′48″S, 141°36′32″E
Destination Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E