How far is Nelson from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 1526 miles / 2456 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1526.195 miles
- 2456.172 kilometers
- 1326.227 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- 1522.583 miles
- 2450.359 kilometers
- 1323.088 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Nelson?
The time difference between Melbourne and Nelson is 2 hours. Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Nelson generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |