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How far is Timaru from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Timaru (Richard Pearse Airport) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Richard Pearse Airport

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1446
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2327
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1256
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Distance from Melbourne to Timaru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.925 miles
  • 2326.991 kilometers
  • 1256.475 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
  • 1442.787 miles
  • 2321.940 kilometers
  • 1253.747 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 Timaru?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Richard Pearse Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Timaru generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Timaru

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU).

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 Richard Pearse Airport
City: Timaru
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TIU
ICAO Code: NZTU
Coordinates: 44°18′10″S, 171°13′30″E