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How far is Hobart from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Hobart (Hobart International Airport) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers / 312 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Hobart (HBA) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Hobart International Airport

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359
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Distance from Melbourne to Hobart

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 358.556 miles
  • 577.040 kilometers
  • 311.577 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
  • 358.874 miles
  • 577.552 kilometers
  • 311.853 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 Hobart?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Hobart International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hobart?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Hobart.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Hobart International Airport (HBA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Hobart generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 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 Hobart

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Hobart International Airport (HBA).

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 Hobart International Airport
City: Hobart
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HBA
ICAO Code: YMHB
Coordinates: 42°50′9″S, 147°30′35″E