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Distance from Abidjan to Melbourne

Straight line

15,240 km
9,470 mi · 8,229 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 33 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Abidjan from Melbourne?

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,240 km in a straight line, that is 9,470 miles or 8,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Abidjan and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Abidjan, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). The route crosses from Côte d’Ivoire into Australia. The halfway point is at -45.1440°, 47.9544°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Abidjan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Abidjan and Melbourne is 15,240 km (9,470 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Abidjan?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Abidjan, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 33 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.