How far is Saibai Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1956 miles / 3149 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 52 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Saibai Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Saibai Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1956.412 miles
- 3148.541 kilometers
- 1700.076 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- 1963.913 miles
- 3160.612 kilometers
- 1706.594 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 Saibai Island?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Saibai Island?
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Saibai Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Saibai Island generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 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 Saibai Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).
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 | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |