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How far is Tapini from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Tapini (Tapini Airport) is 2022 miles / 3254 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Tapini Airport

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2022
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3254
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1757
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Distance from Melbourne to Tapini

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.147 miles
  • 3254.331 kilometers
  • 1757.198 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
  • 2030.023 miles
  • 3267.006 kilometers
  • 1764.042 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 Tapini?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Tapini Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tapini Airport (TPI)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Tapini generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Tapini

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tapini Airport (TPI).

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 Tapini Airport
City: Tapini
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: TPI
ICAO Code: AYTI
Coordinates: 8°21′24″S, 146°59′21″E