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How far is Melbourne from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers / 1469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Melbourne (MEL) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 3 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Melbourne Airport

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1690
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2720
Kilometers
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1469
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 42 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
192 kg

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1690.355 miles
  • 2720.363 kilometers
  • 1468.878 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
  • 1693.986 miles
  • 2726.206 kilometers
  • 1472.034 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 Victoria River Downs to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Melbourne Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Airport information

Origin Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E
Destination Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E