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How far is Yam Island from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1916 miles / 3083 kilometers / 1665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Yam Island (XMY) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 45 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Yam Island Airport

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1916
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3083
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1665
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Distance from Melbourne to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1915.873 miles
  • 3083.299 kilometers
  • 1664.849 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
  • 1923.182 miles
  • 3095.061 kilometers
  • 1671.199 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Yam Island Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Yam Island generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 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 Yam Island

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

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E