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How far is Learmonth from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers / 1841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Learmonth (LEA) is 2780 miles / 4474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 37 minutes.

Essendon Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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2119
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3410
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1841
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Distance from Melbourne to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2118.944 miles
  • 3410.110 kilometers
  • 1841.312 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
  • 2117.508 miles
  • 3407.799 kilometers
  • 1840.064 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Learmonth generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E