Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Darnley Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Darnley Island (Darnley Island Airport) is 1935 miles / 3113 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Darnley Island (NLF) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 55 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Darnley Island Airport

Distance arrow
1935
Miles
Distance arrow
3113
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1681
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Melbourne to Darnley Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1934.542 miles
  • 3113.343 kilometers
  • 1681.071 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
  • 1941.989 miles
  • 3125.328 kilometers
  • 1687.542 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 Darnley Island?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Darnley Island Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Darnley Island Airport (NLF)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Darnley Island generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 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 Darnley Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Darnley Island Airport (NLF).

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 Darnley Island Airport
City: Darnley Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NLF
ICAO Code: YDNI
Coordinates: 9°34′59″S, 143°46′1″E