How far is London from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 10503 miles / 16903 kilometers / 9127 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10503.166 miles
- 16903.207 kilometers
- 9127.002 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- 10506.223 miles
- 16908.127 kilometers
- 9129.658 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 20 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?
The time difference between Melbourne and London is 11 hours. London is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Melbourne to London generates about 1 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 381 kilograms equals 3 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |