How far is Melbourne from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 7917 miles / 12741 kilometers / 6880 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Moorabbin Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7917.035 miles
- 12741.232 kilometers
- 6879.715 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- 7923.376 miles
- 12751.438 kilometers
- 6885.226 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 Los Angeles to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 15 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne generates about 986 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 986 kilograms equals 2 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |