How far is Melbourne from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 1593 miles / 2564 kilometers / 1384 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Moorabbin Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1592.906 miles
- 2563.533 kilometers
- 1384.197 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- 1589.091 miles
- 2557.393 kilometers
- 1380.882 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 Wellington to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
On average, flying from Wellington to Melbourne generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |