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How far is Boigu Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Boigu Island (Boigu Island Airport) is 1986 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

Moorabbin Airport – Boigu Island Airport

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1986
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3197
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1726
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Distance from Melbourne to Boigu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.487 miles
  • 3196.941 kilometers
  • 1726.210 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
  • 1994.051 miles
  • 3209.114 kilometers
  • 1732.783 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 Boigu Island?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Boigu Island Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Boigu Island generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Boigu Island

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

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 Boigu Island Airport
City: Boigu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GIC
ICAO Code: YBOI
Coordinates: 9°13′58″S, 142°13′4″E