How far is Melbourne from Saibai Island?
The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1956 miles / 3149 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Melbourne (MEB) is 2369 miles / 3813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 24 minutes.
Saibai Island Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Saibai Island to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saibai Island to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1956.412 miles
- 3148.541 kilometers
- 1700.076 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- 1963.913 miles
- 3160.612 kilometers
- 1706.594 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 Saibai Island to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Essendon Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saibai Island and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Saibai Island to Melbourne generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Saibai Island to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |