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How far is Melbourne from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 1562 miles / 2514 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Melbourne (MBW) is 2011 miles / 3236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 0 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Moorabbin Airport

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Distance from Kowanyama to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1561.995 miles
  • 2513.787 kilometers
  • 1357.337 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
  • 1567.312 miles
  • 2522.344 kilometers
  • 1361.957 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 Kowanyama to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Melbourne generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kowanyama to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).

Airport information

Origin Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E
Destination Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E