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How far is Hilo, HI, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 5552 miles / 8936 kilometers / 4825 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Hilo International Airport

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5552
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8936
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4825
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Distance from Melbourne to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5552.295 miles
  • 8935.553 kilometers
  • 4824.813 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
  • 5561.352 miles
  • 8950.128 kilometers
  • 4832.683 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Hilo International Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Hilo generates about 657 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 657 kilograms equals 1 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W