How far is Yam Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1938 miles / 3119 kilometers / 1684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Yam Island (XMY) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 25 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Yam Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Yam Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Yam Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1937.813 miles
- 3118.608 kilometers
- 1683.913 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- 1945.151 miles
- 3130.418 kilometers
- 1690.290 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 Yam Island?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Yam Island Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Yam Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Yam Island generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Yam Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).
Airport information
| Origin | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |
| Destination | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |