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How far is Auckland from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 1643 miles / 2644 kilometers / 1427 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Auckland Airport

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1643
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2644
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1427
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Distance from Melbourne to Auckland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1642.634 miles
  • 2643.563 kilometers
  • 1427.410 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
  • 1638.782 miles
  • 2637.365 kilometers
  • 1424.063 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 Auckland?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Auckland Airport (AKL)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Auckland generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Auckland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Auckland Airport (AKL).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E