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How far is Aurukun Mission from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) is 1685 miles / 2712 kilometers / 1464 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Aurukun Mission (AUU) is 2312 miles / 3721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 2 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Aurukun Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.238 miles
  • 2712.127 kilometers
  • 1464.432 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
  • 1691.264 miles
  • 2721.826 kilometers
  • 1469.668 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 Aurukun Mission?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Aurukun Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Aurukun Airport (AUU)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Aurukun Airport (AUU).

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 Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E