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How far is Iwakuni from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) is 5007 miles / 8057 kilometers / 4351 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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Distance from Melbourne to Iwakuni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5006.551 miles
  • 8057.263 kilometers
  • 4350.574 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
  • 5027.731 miles
  • 8091.348 kilometers
  • 4368.979 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 Iwakuni?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is 9 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Iwakuni generates about 585 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 585 kilograms equals 1 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Iwakuni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

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 Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
City: Iwakuni
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: IWK
ICAO Code: RJOI
Coordinates: 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E