Distance between Melbourne (MEL) and Canberra (CBR)
Distance from Melbourne to Canberra (Melbourne Airport – Canberra Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
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How far is Canberra from Melbourne?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Melbourne and Canberra. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 292.067 miles
- 470.037 kilometers
- 253.800 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 291.792 miles
- 469.594 kilometers
- 253.560 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra Airport (CBR) is 1 hour 3 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Canberra.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 65 kg (144 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| B | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSCB |
| Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |
Melbourne to Canberra flight path
Shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Canberra Airport (CBR).
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Melbourne (MEL) → Canberra (CBR).
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