How far is Melbourne from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 10183 miles / 16388 kilometers / 8849 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Melbourne Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10183.242 miles
- 16388.339 kilometers
- 8848.995 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- 10183.400 miles
- 16388.593 kilometers
- 8849.132 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 Washington D.C. to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Melbourne Airport is 19 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Melbourne generates about 1 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 330 kilograms equals 2 933 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |