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How far is Melbourne from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 1833 miles / 2949 kilometers / 1593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Melbourne (MEL) is 2484 miles / 3998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 55 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Melbourne Airport

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Melbourne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1832.711 miles
  • 2949.462 kilometers
  • 1592.582 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
  • 1832.180 miles
  • 2948.608 kilometers
  • 1592.121 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Melbourne Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Melbourne generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″E
Destination Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E