How far is Melbourne from Victoria River Downs?
The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1695 miles / 2728 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Melbourne (MEB) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 5 minutes.
Victoria River Downs Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1695.293 miles
- 2728.310 kilometers
- 1473.169 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- 1698.924 miles
- 2734.153 kilometers
- 1476.325 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 Victoria River Downs to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Essendon Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Victoria River Downs and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Victoria River Downs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Victoria River Downs |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | VCD |
| ICAO Code: | YVRD |
| Coordinates: | 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |