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How far is Whyalla from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 522 miles / 840 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Whyalla (WYA) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 49 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Whyalla Airport

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522
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840
Kilometers
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453
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 29 min
CO2 emission
102 kg

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Distance from Melbourne to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 521.702 miles
  • 839.598 kilometers
  • 453.347 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
  • 521.403 miles
  • 839.117 kilometers
  • 453.087 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Whyalla Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Whyalla generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E