How far is Perth from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Perth (Perth Airport) is 1681 miles / 2706 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 18 minutes.
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Distance from Melbourne to Perth
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Perth. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1681.454 miles
- 2706.038 kilometers
- 1461.143 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- 1678.165 miles
- 2700.746 kilometers
- 1458.286 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 Perth?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Perth Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Perth?
The time difference between Melbourne and Perth is 2 hours. Perth is 2 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Perth Airport (PER)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Perth generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Perth
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Perth Airport (PER).
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 | Perth Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Perth |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | PER |
| ICAO Code: | YPPH |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E |
Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER)
| American Airlines |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Tigerair Australia |
| Virgin Australia |