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How far is Wipim from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Wipim (Wipim Airport) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Wipim Airport

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1996
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3212
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1734
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Distance from Melbourne to Wipim

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1995.799 miles
  • 3211.927 kilometers
  • 1734.302 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
  • 2003.525 miles
  • 3224.361 kilometers
  • 1741.016 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 Wipim?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Wipim Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Wipim Airport (WPM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Wipim generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Wipim

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Wipim Airport (WPM).

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 Wipim Airport
City: Wipim
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WPM
ICAO Code: AYXP
Coordinates: 8°47′17″S, 142°52′55″E