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How far is Parkes from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 378 miles / 608 kilometers / 328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Parkes (PKE) is 454 miles / 730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 21 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Parkes Airport

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378
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328
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Distance from Melbourne to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 377.795 miles
  • 608.002 kilometers
  • 328.295 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
  • 378.260 miles
  • 608.750 kilometers
  • 328.699 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Parkes Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Parkes?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Parkes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Parkes generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 178 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 Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E