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How far is Kuching from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 3481 miles / 5603 kilometers / 3025 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Kuching International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Kuching

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3481.257 miles
  • 5602.541 kilometers
  • 3025.130 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
  • 3488.183 miles
  • 5613.686 kilometers
  • 3031.148 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 Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Kuching International Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kuching generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Kuching

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kuching International Airport (KCH).

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 Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E