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Distance from Alexandria to Melbourne

Straight line

14,133 km
8,782 mi · 7,631 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 10 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Alexandria from Melbourne?

Alexandria (Egypt) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 14,133 km in a straight line, that is 8,782 miles or 7,631 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 Alexandria and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Alexandria, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Egypt into Australia. The halfway point is at -6.1286°, 83.8692°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Alexandria from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Alexandria and Melbourne is 14,133 km (8,782 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Alexandria?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Alexandria, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Alexandria to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 10 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.