How far is Nelson from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1530.448 miles
- 2463.017 kilometers
- 1329.923 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- 1526.832 miles
- 2457.199 kilometers
- 1326.781 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Nelson?
The time difference between Melbourne and Nelson is 2 hours. Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Nelson generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |