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Distance from Dubai to Melbourne

Straight line

11,646 km
7,236 mi · 6,288 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 3 min

Direction

SE 125°
initial bearing

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How far is Dubai from Melbourne?

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 11,646 km in a straight line, that is 7,236 miles or 6,288 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 Dubai and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dubai, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 125°). The route crosses from United Arab Emirates into Australia. The halfway point is at -8.9228°, 96.2554°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dubai from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Dubai and Melbourne is 11,646 km (7,236 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Dubai?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Dubai, at an initial bearing of 125°.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 3 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.