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How far is Saibai Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 45 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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1952
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3142
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1697
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Distance from Melbourne to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.382 miles
  • 3142.054 kilometers
  • 1696.573 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
  • 1959.877 miles
  • 3154.116 kilometers
  • 1703.087 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Saibai Island generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E