How far is Melbourne from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 10498 miles / 16895 kilometers / 9123 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Melbourne Airport
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Distance from London to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10498.260 miles
- 16895.311 kilometers
- 9122.738 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- 10501.319 miles
- 16900.234 kilometers
- 9125.397 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 London to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport is 20 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Melbourne?
The time difference between London and Melbourne is 11 hours. Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from London to Melbourne generates about 1 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 380 kilograms equals 3 043 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |