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How far is Newcastle from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) is 521 miles / 839 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Newcastle (NTL) is 659 miles / 1060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 45 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Newcastle Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Newcastle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 521.260 miles
  • 838.887 kilometers
  • 452.963 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
  • 521.188 miles
  • 838.770 kilometers
  • 452.900 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 Newcastle?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Newcastle Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Newcastle?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Newcastle.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Newcastle Airport (NTL)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Newcastle generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Newcastle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Newcastle Airport (NTL).

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 Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′2″E