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How far is Padang from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 3807 miles / 6127 kilometers / 3308 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3807.131 miles
  • 6126.983 kilometers
  • 3308.306 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
  • 3811.102 miles
  • 6133.375 kilometers
  • 3311.757 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Padang generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Padang

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

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E