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How far is Aurukun Mission from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) is 1708 miles / 2748 kilometers / 1484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Aurukun Mission (AUU) is 2334 miles / 3756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 42 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Aurukun Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1707.799 miles
  • 2748.436 kilometers
  • 1484.037 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
  • 1713.852 miles
  • 2758.177 kilometers
  • 1489.296 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 Melbourne to Aurukun Mission?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Aurukun Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Aurukun Airport (AUU)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Aurukun Mission

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Aurukun Airport (AUU).

Airport information

Origin Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E
Destination Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E