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How far is Vanua Balavu from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 2604 miles / 4190 kilometers / 2263 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Vanuabalavu Airport

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2604
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4190
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2263
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Distance from Melbourne to Vanua Balavu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2603.833 miles
  • 4190.464 kilometers
  • 2262.669 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
  • 2603.039 miles
  • 4189.185 kilometers
  • 2261.979 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 Vanua Balavu?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Vanua Balavu generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Vanua Balavu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV).

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 Vanuabalavu Airport
City: Vanua Balavu
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: VBV
ICAO Code: NFVB
Coordinates: 17°16′8″S, 178°58′33″W