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How far is Arua from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 7652 miles / 12314 kilometers / 6649 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7651.741 miles
  • 12314.284 kilometers
  • 6649.181 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
  • 7646.906 miles
  • 12306.503 kilometers
  • 6644.980 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Arua Airport is 14 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Arua generates about 948 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 948 kilograms equals 2 090 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Arua Airport (RUA).

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 Arua Airport
City: Arua
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: RUA
ICAO Code: HUAR
Coordinates: 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E