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Distance from Brussels to Melbourne

Straight line

16,610 km
10,321 mi · 8,969 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 16 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Melbourne?

Brussels (Belgium) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,610 km in a straight line, that is 10,321 miles or 8,969 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 Brussels and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brussels, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Belgium into Australia. The halfway point is at 17.9363°, 91.9778°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brussels from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Brussels and Melbourne is 16,610 km (10,321 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Brussels?

Melbourne is to the east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 16 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.