Distance between Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD)
Distance from Melbourne to Sydney (Sydney Airport – Melbourne Airport) is 439 miles / 706 kilometers / 381 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 438.643 miles
- 705.927 kilometers
- 381.170 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 438.317 miles
- 705.403 kilometers
- 380.887 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 1 hour 19 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Sydney.
Time Difference
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Airport information
| A | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| B | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Map
Melbourne to Sydney flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Melbourne (MEL) → Sydney (SYD).
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In total
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