How far is Daru from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Daru (Daru Airport) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Daru (DAU) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 25 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Daru Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Daru
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Daru. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1991.874 miles
- 3205.610 kilometers
- 1730.891 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- 1999.524 miles
- 3217.923 kilometers
- 1737.539 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 Daru?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Daru Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Daru?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Daru Airport (DAU)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Daru generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Daru
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Daru Airport (DAU).
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 | Daru Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Daru |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | DAU |
| ICAO Code: | AYDU |
| Coordinates: | 9°5′12″S, 143°12′28″E |