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How far is Blackwater from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Blackwater (BLT) is 1298 miles / 2089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Blackwater Airport

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1014
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1632
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881
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Distance from Melbourne to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.104 miles
  • 1632.042 kilometers
  • 881.232 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
  • 1016.856 miles
  • 1636.472 kilometers
  • 883.624 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Blackwater Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Blackwater generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Blackwater

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Blackwater Airport (BLT).

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 Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E