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Distance from Amsterdam to Melbourne

Straight line

16,541 km
10,278 mi · 8,931 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 11 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Melbourne?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,541 km in a straight line, that is 10,278 miles or 8,931 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 Amsterdam and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Amsterdam, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Australia. The halfway point is at 19.4355°, 94.3616°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amsterdam from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Amsterdam and Melbourne is 16,541 km (10,278 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Amsterdam?

Melbourne is to the east of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 11 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.