How far is Melbourne from Flinders Island?
The distance between Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.
Flinders Island Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Flinders Island to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Flinders Island to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 233.069 miles
- 375.088 kilometers
- 202.532 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- 232.966 miles
- 374.922 kilometers
- 202.442 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 Flinders Island to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Flinders Island Airport to Essendon Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Flinders Island and Melbourne?
There is no time difference between Flinders Island and Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Flinders Island to Melbourne generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Flinders Island to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Flinders Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flinders Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | FLS |
| ICAO Code: | YFLI |
| Coordinates: | 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |