How far is Ayers Rock from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) is 1210 miles / 1947 kilometers / 1051 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 35 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Ayers Rock Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Ayers Rock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Ayers Rock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1209.760 miles
- 1946.920 kilometers
- 1051.253 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- 1210.423 miles
- 1947.988 kilometers
- 1051.829 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 Ayers Rock?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Ayers Rock?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Ayers Rock generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Ayers Rock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |
| Destination | Ayers Rock Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ayers Rock |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | AYQ |
| ICAO Code: | YAYE |
| Coordinates: | 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″E |