How far is Norfolk Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Norfolk Island (Norfolk Island Airport) is 1457 miles / 2345 kilometers / 1266 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Norfolk Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Norfolk Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Norfolk Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1457.011 miles
- 2344.832 kilometers
- 1266.108 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- 1455.051 miles
- 2341.678 kilometers
- 1264.405 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 Norfolk Island?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Norfolk Island Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Norfolk Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Norfolk Island generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Norfolk Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Norfolk Island Airport (NLK).
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 | Norfolk Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk Island |
| Country: | Norfolk Island  |
| IATA Code: | NLK |
| ICAO Code: | YSNF |
| Coordinates: | 29°2′29″S, 167°56′20″E |