How far is Groote Eylandt from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 2358 miles / 3795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 44 minutes.
Melbourne Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Groote Eylandt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1711.092 miles
- 2753.735 kilometers
- 1486.898 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- 1716.435 miles
- 2762.334 kilometers
- 1491.541 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 Groote Eylandt?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Groote Eylandt?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Groote Eylandt generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Groote Eylandt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Groote Eylandt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Groote Eylandt |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | GTE |
| ICAO Code: | YGTE |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E |