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Distance from Brooklyn to Melbourne

Straight line

16,676 km
10,362 mi · 9,004 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 21 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Melbourne?

Brooklyn (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,676 km in a straight line, that is 10,362 miles or 9,004 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 Brooklyn and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brooklyn, Melbourne lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from United States into Australia. The halfway point is at 4.2434°, -147.7678°.

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brooklyn from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Brooklyn and Melbourne is 16,676 km (10,362 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Brooklyn?

Melbourne is to the west of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 21 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.