How far is Melbourne from Woomera?
The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Melbourne (MEB) is 753 miles / 1212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 7 minutes.
RAAF Base Woomera – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Woomera to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.896 miles
- 1041.079 kilometers
- 562.138 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- 646.939 miles
- 1041.147 kilometers
- 562.174 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 Woomera to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Essendon Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Woomera and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Woomera to Melbourne generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | RAAF Base Woomera |
|---|---|
| City: | Woomera |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | UMR |
| ICAO Code: | YPWR |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |