Distance from Durban to Melbourne
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How far is Durban from Melbourne?
Durban (South Africa) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 9,854 km in a straight line, that is 6,123 miles or 5,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Durban, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). The route crosses from South Africa into Australia. The halfway point is at -50.8105°, 83.8955°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Durban
- Durban – Maputo 459 km
- Durban – Johannesburg 501 km
- Durban – Soweto 506 km
- Durban – Pretoria 536 km
- Durban – Cape Town 1,272 km
- Durban – Harare 1,338 km
- Durban – Lusaka 1,631 km
- Durban – Lubumbashi 2,056 km
- Durban – Antananarivo 2,064 km
Other distances from Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Durban from Melbourne?
The straight-line distance between Durban and Melbourne is 9,854 km (6,123 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Melbourne from Durban?
Melbourne is to the south-east of Durban, at an initial bearing of 134°.
How long is the flight from Durban to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 49 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.