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How far is Gold Coast from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 26 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Gold Coast Airport

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825
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1328
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717
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Distance from Melbourne to Gold Coast

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Gold Coast. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 825.472 miles
  • 1328.468 kilometers
  • 717.315 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
  • 826.197 miles
  • 1329.634 kilometers
  • 717.945 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 Gold Coast?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Gold Coast?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Gold Coast.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Gold Coast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E

Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL)

Jetstar Airways
Tigerair Australia
Virgin Australia