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How far is Kowanyama from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 1991 miles / 3205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 57 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.331 miles
  • 2477.314 kilometers
  • 1337.642 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
  • 1544.623 miles
  • 2485.830 kilometers
  • 1342.241 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kowanyama generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E