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How far is Bundaberg from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Bundaberg (Bundaberg Airport) is 986 miles / 1586 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Bundaberg (BDB) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 59 minutes.

Essendon Airport – Bundaberg Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Bundaberg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 985.551 miles
  • 1586.090 kilometers
  • 856.420 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
  • 987.434 miles
  • 1589.120 kilometers
  • 858.056 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 Bundaberg?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Bundaberg Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Bundaberg Airport (BDB)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Bundaberg generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Bundaberg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Bundaberg Airport (BDB).

Airport information

Origin Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E
Destination Bundaberg Airport
City: Bundaberg
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BDB
ICAO Code: YBUD
Coordinates: 24°54′14″S, 152°19′8″E