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Distance from Gent to Melbourne

Straight line

16,649 km
10,345 mi · 8,990 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 19 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Melbourne?

Gent (Belgium) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,649 km in a straight line, that is 10,345 miles or 8,990 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 Gent and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Gent, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Belgium into Australia. The halfway point is at 18.4039°, 92.2620°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gent from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Gent and Melbourne is 16,649 km (10,345 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Gent?

Melbourne is to the east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 19 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.