How far is Port Vila from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Port Vila (Bauerfield International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Bauerfield International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Port Vila
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Port Vila. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1979.308 miles
- 3185.388 kilometers
- 1719.972 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- 1980.656 miles
- 3187.556 kilometers
- 1721.143 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 Port Vila?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Bauerfield International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Vila?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Port Vila generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Port Vila
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI).
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 | Bauerfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Vila |
| Country: | Vanuatu  |
| IATA Code: | VLI |
| ICAO Code: | NVVV |
| Coordinates: | 17°41′57″S, 168°19′12″E |