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Distance from Florence to Melbourne

Straight line

16,111 km
10,011 mi · 8,700 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 38 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from Melbourne?

Florence (Italy) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,111 km in a straight line, that is 10,011 miles or 8,700 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 Florence and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Florence, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Italy into Australia. The halfway point is at 7.5112°, 84.1112°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Florence from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Florence and Melbourne is 16,111 km (10,011 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Florence?

Melbourne is to the east of Florence, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Florence to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 38 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.