How far is Melbourne from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 7921 miles / 12748 kilometers / 6883 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Melbourne 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)- 7921.181 miles
- 12747.904 kilometers
- 6883.318 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- 7927.401 miles
- 12757.914 kilometers
- 6888.723 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne generates about 987 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 987 kilograms equals 2 176 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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 | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Qantas |
| Virgin Australia |