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How far is Meekatharra from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1732 miles / 2787 kilometers / 1505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 30 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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1732
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2787
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1505
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Distance from Melbourne to Meekatharra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1731.619 miles
  • 2786.771 kilometers
  • 1504.736 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
  • 1729.733 miles
  • 2783.735 kilometers
  • 1503.097 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Meekatharra generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

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 Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E