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How far is Port Hedland from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2674 miles / 4304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.243 miles
  • 3174.018 kilometers
  • 1713.833 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
  • 1972.162 miles
  • 3173.887 kilometers
  • 1713.762 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Port Hedland generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E

Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE)

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