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How far is Kowanyama from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1562 miles / 2514 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 37 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1561.995 miles
  • 2513.787 kilometers
  • 1357.337 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
  • 1567.312 miles
  • 2522.344 kilometers
  • 1361.957 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Kowanyama?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Kowanyama.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kowanyama generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E