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How far is Bontang from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 3132 miles / 5040 kilometers / 2722 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Bontang Airport

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2722
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Distance from Melbourne to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3131.934 miles
  • 5040.359 kilometers
  • 2721.576 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
  • 3139.702 miles
  • 5052.860 kilometers
  • 2728.326 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 Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Bontang Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Bontang generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Bontang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bontang Airport (BXT).

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 Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E