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Distance from Bordeaux to Melbourne

Straight line

17,057 km
10,599 mi · 9,210 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 49 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Melbourne?

Bordeaux (France) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 17,057 km in a straight line, that is 10,599 miles or 9,210 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 Bordeaux and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bordeaux, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from France into Australia. The halfway point is at 11.5421°, 82.0679°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bordeaux from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Bordeaux and Melbourne is 17,057 km (10,599 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Bordeaux?

Melbourne is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 49 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.