How far is Melbourne from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Essendon 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)- 1608.589 miles
- 2588.773 kilometers
- 1397.825 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- 1604.766 miles
- 2582.621 kilometers
- 1394.504 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 Essendon Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Wellington to Melbourne generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Essendon Airport (MEB).
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 | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |