How far is Parkes from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 369 miles / 593 kilometers / 320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Parkes (PKE) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 48 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Parkes Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Parkes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Parkes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 368.547 miles
- 593.119 kilometers
- 320.259 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- 368.938 miles
- 593.748 kilometers
- 320.598 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 Parkes?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Parkes Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Parkes?
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Parkes Airport (PKE)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Parkes generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 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 Parkes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Parkes Airport (PKE).
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 | Parkes Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Parkes |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | PKE |
| ICAO Code: | YPKS |
| Coordinates: | 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E |