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Distance from Catania to Melbourne

Straight line

15,657 km
9,729 mi · 8,454 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Catania from Melbourne?

Catania (Italy) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,657 km in a straight line, that is 9,729 miles or 8,454 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 Catania and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Catania, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Italy into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.3799°, 79.7513°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Catania from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Catania and Melbourne is 15,657 km (9,729 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Catania?

Melbourne is to the east of Catania, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Catania to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 4 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.