How far is London from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 10498 miles / 16895 kilometers / 9123 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10498.260 miles
- 16895.311 kilometers
- 9122.738 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- 10501.319 miles
- 16900.234 kilometers
- 9125.397 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 20 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?
The time difference between Melbourne and London is 9 hours. London is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Melbourne to London generates about 1 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 380 kilograms equals 3 043 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |