Distance from Helsinki to Melbourne
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How far is Helsinki from Melbourne?
Helsinki (Finland) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,194 km in a straight line, that is 9,441 miles or 8,204 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Helsinki, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Finland into Australia. The halfway point is at 20.1971°, 106.4453°.
A direct flight would take about 19 h 30 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 Helsinki
- Helsinki – Espoo 16 km
- Helsinki – Tallinn 82 km
- Helsinki – Tampere 160 km
- Helsinki – Saint Petersburg 300 km
- Helsinki – Riga 362 km
- Helsinki – Stockholm 396 km
- Helsinki – Kaunas 589 km
- Helsinki – Vilnius 610 km
- Helsinki – Vitebsk 636 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 Helsinki from Melbourne?
The straight-line distance between Helsinki and Melbourne is 15,194 km (9,441 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Melbourne from Helsinki?
Melbourne is to the east of Helsinki, at an initial bearing of 87°.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take about 19 h 30 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.