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How far is Badu Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Badu Island (Badu Island Airport) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Badu Island (BDD) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 25 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Badu Island Airport

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1924
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3096
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1672
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Distance from Melbourne to Badu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1923.932 miles
  • 3096.268 kilometers
  • 1671.851 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
  • 1931.157 miles
  • 3107.895 kilometers
  • 1678.129 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 Melbourne to Badu Island?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Badu Island Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Badu Island Airport (BDD)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Badu Island generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Badu Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Badu Island Airport (BDD).

Airport information

Origin Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E
Destination Badu Island Airport
City: Badu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BDD
ICAO Code: YBAU
Coordinates: 10°8′59″S, 142°10′24″E