How far is Adelaide from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Adelaide (Adelaide Airport) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL) is 452 miles / 728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 13 minutes.
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Distance from Melbourne to Adelaide
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Adelaide. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 399.198 miles
- 642.447 kilometers
- 346.894 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- 398.671 miles
- 641.600 kilometers
- 346.436 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Adelaide?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Adelaide generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Adelaide
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Adelaide Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Adelaide |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ADL |
| ICAO Code: | YPAD |
| Coordinates: | 34°56′41″S, 138°31′51″E |
Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)
| American Airlines |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Tigerair Australia |
| Virgin Australia |