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Distance from Dallas to Melbourne

Straight line

14,480 km
8,997 mi · 7,818 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 36 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Dallas from Melbourne?

Dallas (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 14,480 km in a straight line, that is 8,997 miles or 7,818 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 Dallas and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dallas, Melbourne lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from United States into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.8851°, -152.9449°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dallas from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Dallas and Melbourne is 14,480 km (8,997 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Dallas?

Melbourne is to the south-west of Dallas, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Dallas to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 36 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.