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Distance from Dublin to Melbourne

Straight line

17,213 km
10,696 mi · 9,294 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Melbourne?

Dublin (Ireland) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 17,213 km in a straight line, that is 10,696 miles or 9,294 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 Dublin and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dublin, Melbourne lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Ireland into Australia. The halfway point is at 25.7333°, 97.8009°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dublin from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Dublin and Melbourne is 17,213 km (10,696 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Dublin?

Melbourne is to the north-east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 1 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.