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Distance from Göteborg to Melbourne

Straight line

15,970 km
9,924 mi · 8,623 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Melbourne?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,970 km in a straight line, that is 9,924 miles or 8,623 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 Göteborg and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Göteborg, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Sweden into Australia. The halfway point is at 21.8953°, 102.4131°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Göteborg from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Göteborg and Melbourne is 15,970 km (9,924 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Göteborg?

Melbourne is to the east of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 28 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.