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How far is Melbourne from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Melbourne (MEL) is 2368 miles / 3811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 19 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Melbourne Airport

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1952
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3142
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1697
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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)
  • 1952.382 miles
  • 3142.054 kilometers
  • 1696.573 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
  • 1959.877 miles
  • 3154.116 kilometers
  • 1703.087 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 Saibai Island to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Melbourne Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saibai Island and Melbourne?

There is no time difference between Saibai Island and Melbourne.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Melbourne generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL).

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 Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E