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How far is Leonora from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Leonora (Leonora Airport) is 1505 miles / 2422 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Leonora (LNO) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 14 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Leonora Airport

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1505
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2422
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1308
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Distance from Melbourne to Leonora

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.035 miles
  • 2422.119 kilometers
  • 1307.840 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
  • 1503.051 miles
  • 2418.926 kilometers
  • 1306.116 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 Leonora?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Leonora Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Leonora Airport (LNO)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Leonora generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Leonora

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Leonora Airport (LNO).

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 Leonora Airport
City: Leonora
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LNO
ICAO Code: YLEO
Coordinates: 28°52′41″S, 121°18′54″E