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How far is Kubin Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) is 1900 miles / 3058 kilometers / 1651 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Kubin Island (KUG) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 52 minutes.

Essendon Airport – Kubin Airport

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1900
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3058
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1651
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Distance from Melbourne to Kubin Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1900.415 miles
  • 3058.421 kilometers
  • 1651.415 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
  • 1907.590 miles
  • 3069.969 kilometers
  • 1657.650 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 Kubin Island?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Kubin Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Kubin Airport (KUG)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kubin Island generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Kubin Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Kubin Airport (KUG).

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 Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E