How far is Melbourne from Parkes?
The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 369 miles / 593 kilometers / 320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Melbourne (MEB) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 43 minutes.
Parkes Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Parkes to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Parkes to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 368.547 miles
- 593.119 kilometers
- 320.259 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- 368.938 miles
- 593.748 kilometers
- 320.598 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 Parkes to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Essendon Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Parkes and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Parkes to Melbourne generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Parkes Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Parkes |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PKE |
| ICAO Code: | YPKS |
| Coordinates: | 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |