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How far is Ko Samui from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 4351 miles / 7002 kilometers / 3781 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4350.575 miles
  • 7001.571 kilometers
  • 3780.546 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
  • 4358.792 miles
  • 7014.796 kilometers
  • 3787.687 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Samui Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Ko Samui generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Samui Airport (USM).

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 Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E