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Distance from Caracas to Melbourne

Straight line

15,628 km
9,711 mi · 8,439 NM

By road

6,906 km
4,291 mi

Travel time

113 h 42 min
flight ≈ 20 h 2 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracas from Melbourne?

Caracas (Venezuela) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,628 km in a straight line, that is 9,711 miles or 8,439 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Caracas to Melbourne is 6,906 km (4,291 miles), about 113 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Caracas, Melbourne lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). The route crosses from Venezuela into Australia. The halfway point is at -39.6177°, -120.0458°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Caracas from Melbourne?

By road it is 6,906 km (4,291 miles) from Caracas to Melbourne; in a straight line it is 15,628 km (9,711 miles).

How long is the drive from Caracas to Melbourne?

About 113 h 42 min on the fastest route (6,906 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Melbourne from Caracas?

Melbourne is to the south-west of Caracas, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Caracas to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 2 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.