How far is Weipa from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1752 miles / 2820 kilometers / 1523 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Weipa (WEI) is 2321 miles / 3735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 13 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Weipa Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Weipa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1752.487 miles
- 2820.354 kilometers
- 1522.869 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- 1758.788 miles
- 2830.495 kilometers
- 1528.345 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 Weipa?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Weipa?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Weipa Airport (WEI)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Weipa generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Weipa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Weipa Airport (WEI).
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 | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |