How far is Whakatane from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 1746 miles / 2811 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1746.455 miles
- 2810.646 kilometers
- 1517.628 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- 1742.310 miles
- 2803.976 kilometers
- 1514.026 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Whakatane Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Whakatane generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |