How far is Elcho Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1881 miles / 3028 kilometers / 1635 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2590 miles / 4169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 54 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1881.430 miles
- 3027.868 kilometers
- 1634.918 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- 1887.394 miles
- 3037.466 kilometers
- 1640.100 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Elcho Island generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
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 | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |