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How far is Melbourne from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1544 miles / 2484 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Melbourne (MEB) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Essendon 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)
  • 1543.522 miles
  • 2484.058 kilometers
  • 1341.284 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
  • 1548.817 miles
  • 2492.580 kilometers
  • 1345.886 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 Essendon Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Essendon Airport (MEB)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Melbourne generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Essendon Airport (MEB).

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 Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E