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How far is Bontang from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 3137 miles / 5048 kilometers / 2726 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Bontang Airport

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5048
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Distance from Melbourne to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3136.907 miles
  • 5048.363 kilometers
  • 2725.898 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
  • 3144.675 miles
  • 5060.864 kilometers
  • 2732.648 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 Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Bontang Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Bontang generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Bontang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Bontang Airport (BXT).

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 Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E