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How far is Melbourne from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Melbourne (MBW) is 2386 miles / 3840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 59 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Moorabbin Airport

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Distance from Saibai Island to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.373 miles
  • 3177.446 kilometers
  • 1715.683 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
  • 1981.899 miles
  • 3189.557 kilometers
  • 1722.223 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 Saibai Island to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Melbourne generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saibai Island to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).

Airport information

Origin Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E
Destination Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E