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How far is Blackwater from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Blackwater (BLT) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 39 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Blackwater Airport

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867
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Distance from Melbourne to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.335 miles
  • 1605.055 kilometers
  • 866.660 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
  • 1000.022 miles
  • 1609.379 kilometers
  • 868.995 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Blackwater Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Blackwater generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Blackwater

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Blackwater Airport (BLT).

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 Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E