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How far is Melbourne from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Melbourne (MEL) is 755 miles / 1215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 5 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Melbourne Airport

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642
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1033
Kilometers
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558
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Flight time duration
1 h 42 min
CO2 emission
118 kg

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Distance from Woomera to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 641.964 miles
  • 1033.141 kilometers
  • 557.851 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
  • 642.005 miles
  • 1033.208 kilometers
  • 557.888 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 Woomera to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Melbourne Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)

On average, flying from Woomera to Melbourne generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″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