How far is Melbourne from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL) is 1420 miles / 2286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 35 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Melbourne Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1165.877 miles
- 1876.297 kilometers
- 1013.119 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- 1169.248 miles
- 1881.722 kilometers
- 1016.048 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 Mackay to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Melbourne Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Melbourne?
The time difference between Mackay and Melbourne is 1 hour. Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Mackay.
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Mackay to Melbourne generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mackay to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Airport information
| Origin | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |
| Destination | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
Airlines flying from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL)
| Tigerair Australia |