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How far is Melbourne from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 1938 miles / 3119 kilometers / 1684 nautical miles.

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

Yam Island Airport – Moorabbin Airport

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1938
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3119
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1684
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Distance from Yam Island to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1937.813 miles
  • 3118.608 kilometers
  • 1683.913 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
  • 1945.151 miles
  • 3130.418 kilometers
  • 1690.290 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 Yam Island to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Melbourne generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″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