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How far is Badu Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Badu Island (Badu Island Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Badu Island (BDD) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 45 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Badu Island Airport

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1902
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3061
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1653
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Distance from Melbourne to Badu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.714 miles
  • 3060.512 kilometers
  • 1652.544 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
  • 1908.910 miles
  • 3072.093 kilometers
  • 1658.797 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 Badu Island?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Badu Island Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Badu Island Airport (BDD)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Badu Island generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 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 Badu Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Badu Island Airport (BDD).

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 Badu Island Airport
City: Badu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BDD
ICAO Code: YBAU
Coordinates: 10°8′59″S, 142°10′24″E