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How far is Sibu from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 3465 miles / 5577 kilometers / 3011 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Sibu Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Sibu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3465.161 miles
  • 5576.636 kilometers
  • 3011.143 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
  • 3472.747 miles
  • 5588.845 kilometers
  • 3017.735 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 Sibu?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Sibu Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Sibu Airport (SBW)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Sibu generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Sibu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Sibu Airport (SBW).

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 Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E