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How far is Padang from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 3802 miles / 6119 kilometers / 3304 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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6119
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3304
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Distance from Melbourne to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3802.414 miles
  • 6119.391 kilometers
  • 3304.207 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
  • 3806.384 miles
  • 6125.780 kilometers
  • 3307.657 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Padang generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 952 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Padang

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

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E