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How far is Elcho Island from Merimbula?

The distance between Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1931 miles / 3107 kilometers / 1678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merimbula (MIM) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2871 miles / 4620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 37 minutes.

Merimbula Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1931
Miles
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3107
Kilometers
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1678
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 9 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
211 kg

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Distance from Merimbula to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.893 miles
  • 3107.471 kilometers
  • 1677.900 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
  • 1935.941 miles
  • 3115.595 kilometers
  • 1682.287 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 Merimbula to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Merimbula Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Merimbula to Elcho Island generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Merimbula to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E