How far is Lockhart River from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) is 1720 miles / 2768 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Lockhart River (IRG) is 2275 miles / 3662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 26 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Lockhart River Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Lockhart River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Lockhart River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1719.793 miles
- 2767.739 kilometers
- 1494.459 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- 1726.083 miles
- 2777.862 kilometers
- 1499.925 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 Lockhart River?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Lockhart River Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lockhart River?
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Lockhart River.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Lockhart River generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Lockhart River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG).
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 | Lockhart River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lockhart River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | IRG |
| ICAO Code: | YLHR |
| Coordinates: | 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E |