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How far is Balimo from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Balimo (Balimo Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Balimo Airport

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2042
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3287
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1775
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Distance from Melbourne to Balimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.263 miles
  • 3286.704 kilometers
  • 1774.678 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
  • 2050.260 miles
  • 3299.573 kilometers
  • 1781.627 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 Balimo?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Balimo?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Balimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Balimo Airport (OPU)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Balimo generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Balimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Balimo Airport (OPU).

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 Balimo Airport
City: Balimo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OPU
ICAO Code: AYBM
Coordinates: 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″E