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How far is Taupo from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Taupo Airport

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1694
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2726
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1472
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Distance from Melbourne to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1693.565 miles
  • 2725.529 kilometers
  • 1471.668 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
  • 1689.519 miles
  • 2719.018 kilometers
  • 1468.152 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Taupo Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Taupo generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Taupo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Taupo Airport (TUO).

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 Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E