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How far is Karratha from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Karratha (KTA) is 2783 miles / 4479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 53 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Karratha Airport

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2046
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1778
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Distance from Melbourne to Karratha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Karratha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.300 miles
  • 3293.201 kilometers
  • 1778.186 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
  • 2045.783 miles
  • 3292.368 kilometers
  • 1777.736 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Karratha Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Karratha generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Karratha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Karratha Airport (KTA).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E

Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Karratha (KTA)

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