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How far is Murray Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Murray Island (Murray Island Airport) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers / 1661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Murray Island (MYI) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 55 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Murray Island Airport

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1911
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3076
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1661
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Distance from Melbourne to Murray Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1911.098 miles
  • 3075.615 kilometers
  • 1660.699 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
  • 1918.427 miles
  • 3087.409 kilometers
  • 1667.068 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 Murray Island?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Murray Island Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Murray Island Airport (MYI)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Murray Island generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 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 Murray Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Murray Island Airport (MYI).

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 Murray Island Airport
City: Murray Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MYI
ICAO Code: YMUI
Coordinates: 9°55′0″S, 144°3′17″E