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How far is Palm Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 1307 miles / 2103 kilometers / 1136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Palm Island (PMK) is 1712 miles / 2756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 5 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Palm Island Airport

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1307
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2103
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1136
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Distance from Melbourne to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1307.034 miles
  • 2103.467 kilometers
  • 1135.781 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
  • 1311.313 miles
  • 2110.353 kilometers
  • 1139.500 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Palm Island Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Palm Island generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 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 Palm Island

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

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E