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How far is Wipim from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Wipim (Wipim Airport) is 2014 miles / 3241 kilometers / 1750 nautical miles.

Moorabbin Airport – Wipim Airport

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1750
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Distance from Melbourne to Wipim

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2013.659 miles
  • 3240.670 kilometers
  • 1749.822 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
  • 2021.411 miles
  • 3253.145 kilometers
  • 1756.558 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 Wipim?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Wipim Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Wipim Airport (WPM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Wipim generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Wipim

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Wipim Airport (WPM).

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 Wipim Airport
City: Wipim
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WPM
ICAO Code: AYXP
Coordinates: 8°47′17″S, 142°52′55″E