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How far is Tokyo from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 5060 miles / 8144 kilometers / 4397 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5060.243 miles
  • 8143.672 kilometers
  • 4397.231 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
  • 5082.102 miles
  • 8178.850 kilometers
  • 4416.226 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Narita International Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Tokyo generates about 592 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 592 kilograms equals 1 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E

Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Tokyo (NRT)

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