How far is Melbourne from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 10039 miles / 16156 kilometers / 8723 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10038.565 miles
- 16155.505 kilometers
- 8723.275 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- 10038.410 miles
- 16155.255 kilometers
- 8723.140 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 Raleigh to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Essendon Airport is 19 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Melbourne generates about 1 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 308 kilograms equals 2 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |