How far is Melbourne from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 11036 miles / 17760 kilometers / 9590 nautical miles.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Moorabbin Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 11035.689 miles
- 17760.219 kilometers
- 9589.751 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- 11036.093 miles
- 17760.870 kilometers
- 9590.103 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 Sydney to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 21 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Melbourne?
The time difference between Sydney and Melbourne is 15 hours. Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
On average, flying from Sydney to Melbourne generates about 1 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 467 kilograms equals 3 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).
Airport information
Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
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City: | Sydney |
Country: | Canada |
IATA Code: | YQY |
ICAO Code: | CYQY |
Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
Destination | Moorabbin Airport |
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City: | Melbourne |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | MBW |
ICAO Code: | YMMB |
Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |