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Distance from Brest to Melbourne

Straight line

15,265 km
9,485 mi · 8,242 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 35 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Brest from Melbourne?

Brest (Belarus) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,265 km in a straight line, that is 9,485 miles or 8,242 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 Brest and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brest, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Belarus into Australia. The halfway point is at 14.0063°, 96.8622°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brest from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Brest and Melbourne is 15,265 km (9,485 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Brest?

Melbourne is to the east of Brest, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Brest to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 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.