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How far is Kowanyama from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1544 miles / 2484 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 4 minutes.

Essendon Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1543.522 miles
  • 2484.058 kilometers
  • 1341.284 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
  • 1548.817 miles
  • 2492.580 kilometers
  • 1345.886 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Kowanyama?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Kowanyama.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kowanyama generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

Airport information

Origin Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E
Destination Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E