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How far is Melbourne, FL, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) is 4341 miles / 6986 kilometers / 3772 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Melbourne Orlando International Airport

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Distance from London to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4340.628 miles
  • 6985.563 kilometers
  • 3771.902 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
  • 4332.372 miles
  • 6972.277 kilometers
  • 3764.728 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 London to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

On average, flying from London to Melbourne generates about 499 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 499 kilograms equals 1 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W