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How far is Palm Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Palm Island (PMK) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 45 minutes.

Moorabbin Airport – Palm Island Airport

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1327
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2135
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1153
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Distance from Melbourne to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.671 miles
  • 2135.071 kilometers
  • 1152.846 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
  • 1330.997 miles
  • 2142.032 kilometers
  • 1156.605 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Palm Island Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Palm Island?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Palm Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Palm Island generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Palm Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Palm Island Airport (PMK).

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E