How far is Groote Eylandt from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1736 miles / 2793 kilometers / 1508 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 10 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Groote Eylandt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1735.536 miles
- 2793.075 kilometers
- 1508.140 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- 1740.894 miles
- 2801.697 kilometers
- 1512.795 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 Groote Eylandt?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Groote Eylandt?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Groote Eylandt generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Groote Eylandt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).
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 | Groote Eylandt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Groote Eylandt |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | GTE |
| ICAO Code: | YGTE |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E |