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How far is Boigu Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Boigu Island (Boigu Island Airport) is 1968 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1710 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Boigu Island Airport

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3168
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1710
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Distance from Melbourne to Boigu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.394 miles
  • 3167.822 kilometers
  • 1710.487 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
  • 1975.934 miles
  • 3179.957 kilometers
  • 1717.039 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 Boigu Island?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Boigu Island Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Boigu Island generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Boigu Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC).

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 Boigu Island Airport
City: Boigu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GIC
ICAO Code: YBOI
Coordinates: 9°13′58″S, 142°13′4″E