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How far is Perth from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Perth (Perth Airport) is 1697 miles / 2732 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Perth (PER) is 2132 miles / 3431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 44 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Perth Airport

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1697
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Distance from Melbourne to Perth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1697.425 miles
  • 2731.741 kilometers
  • 1475.022 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
  • 1694.127 miles
  • 2726.434 kilometers
  • 1472.156 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 Perth?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Perth Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Perth Airport (PER)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Perth generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Perth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Perth Airport (PER).

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 Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E