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How far is Kuantan from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 3906 miles / 6287 kilometers / 3394 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

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3906
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6287
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3394
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Distance from Melbourne to Kuantan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3906.272 miles
  • 6286.536 kilometers
  • 3394.458 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
  • 3912.726 miles
  • 6296.922 kilometers
  • 3400.066 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 Kuantan?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kuantan generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 980 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Kuantan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).

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 Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City: Kuantan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUA
ICAO Code: WMKD
Coordinates: 3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E