How far is Melbourne from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 10162 miles / 16355 kilometers / 8831 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 10162.374 miles
- 16354.755 kilometers
- 8830.861 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- 10162.619 miles
- 16355.150 kilometers
- 8831.075 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Melbourne Airport is 19 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Melbourne generates about 1 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 327 kilograms equals 2 926 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |