How far is Canberra from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Canberra (CBR) is 406 miles / 654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 46 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Canberra Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Canberra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Canberra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 291.427 miles
- 469.007 kilometers
- 253.244 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- 291.172 miles
- 468.597 kilometers
- 253.022 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 Canberra?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Canberra Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Canberra?
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Canberra Airport (CBR)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Canberra generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Canberra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Canberra Airport (CBR).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSCB |
| Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |