How far is Darnley Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Darnley Island (Darnley Island Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Darnley Island (NLF) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 35 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Darnley Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Darnley Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Darnley Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1956.008 miles
- 3147.889 kilometers
- 1699.724 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- 1963.489 miles
- 3159.929 kilometers
- 1706.225 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 Darnley Island?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Darnley Island Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Darnley Island?
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Darnley Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Darnley Island Airport (NLF)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Darnley Island generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 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 Darnley Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Darnley Island Airport (NLF).
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 | Darnley Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darnley Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | NLF |
| ICAO Code: | YDNI |
| Coordinates: | 9°34′59″S, 143°46′1″E |