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Distance from Amman to Melbourne

Straight line

13,658 km
8,487 mi · 7,375 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 34 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Amman from Melbourne?

Amman (Jordan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 13,658 km in a straight line, that is 8,487 miles or 7,375 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 Amman and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Amman, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). The route crosses from Jordan into Australia. The halfway point is at -5.0308°, 87.5898°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amman from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Amman and Melbourne is 13,658 km (8,487 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Amman?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Amman, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Amman to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 34 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.