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How far is Merimbula from Groote Eylandt?

The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Merimbula (MIM) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 52 minutes.

Groote Eylandt Airport – Merimbula Airport

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1784
Miles
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2871
Kilometers
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1550
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 52 min
CO2 emission
199 kg

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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Merimbula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groote Eylandt to Merimbula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1783.739 miles
  • 2870.649 kilometers
  • 1550.026 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
  • 1788.192 miles
  • 2877.815 kilometers
  • 1553.896 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 Groote Eylandt to Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Merimbula Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to Merimbula generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

Airport information

Origin Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E
Destination Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E