How far is Victoria River Downs from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) is 1695 miles / 2728 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Victoria River Downs (VCD) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 4 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Victoria River Downs Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Victoria River Downs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Victoria River Downs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1695.293 miles
- 2728.310 kilometers
- 1473.169 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- 1698.924 miles
- 2734.153 kilometers
- 1476.325 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 Victoria River Downs?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Victoria River Downs?
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Victoria River Downs generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Victoria River Downs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD).
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 | Victoria River Downs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Victoria River Downs |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | VCD |
| ICAO Code: | YVRD |
| Coordinates: | 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E |