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How far is Balimo from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Balimo (Balimo Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Balimo Airport

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1778
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Distance from Melbourne to Balimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.253 miles
  • 3293.125 kilometers
  • 1778.145 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
  • 2054.255 miles
  • 3306.004 kilometers
  • 1785.099 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 Balimo?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Balimo Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Balimo Airport (OPU)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Balimo generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Balimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Balimo Airport (OPU).

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 Balimo Airport
City: Balimo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OPU
ICAO Code: AYBM
Coordinates: 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″E