How far is Weipa from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers / 1507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Weipa (WEI) is 2304 miles / 3708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 40 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Weipa Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Weipa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1734.187 miles
- 2790.904 kilometers
- 1506.968 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- 1740.467 miles
- 2801.009 kilometers
- 1512.424 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 Weipa?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Weipa?
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Weipa Airport (WEI)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Weipa generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Weipa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Weipa Airport (WEI).
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 | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |