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How far is Emerald from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Emerald (Emerald Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Emerald (EMD) is 1215 miles / 1955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 54 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Emerald Airport

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992
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1596
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862
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Distance from Melbourne to Emerald

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.640 miles
  • 1595.890 kilometers
  • 861.711 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
  • 994.391 miles
  • 1600.317 kilometers
  • 864.102 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 Emerald?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Emerald Airport (EMD)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Emerald generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Emerald

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Emerald Airport (EMD).

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 Emerald Airport
City: Emerald
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EMD
ICAO Code: YEML
Coordinates: 23°34′2″S, 148°10′44″E