How far is Saibai Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 25 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Saibai Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Saibai Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1974.373 miles
- 3177.446 kilometers
- 1715.683 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- 1981.899 miles
- 3189.557 kilometers
- 1722.223 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 Saibai Island?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Saibai Island?
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Saibai Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Saibai Island generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 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 Saibai Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).
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 | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |