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Distance from Jeddah to Melbourne

Straight line

12,798 km
7,952 mi · 6,910 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 30 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Jeddah from Melbourne?

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 12,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,952 miles or 6,910 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 Jeddah and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jeddah, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Australia. The halfway point is at -13.2970°, 85.9156°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jeddah from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Jeddah and Melbourne is 12,798 km (7,952 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Jeddah?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Jeddah, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Jeddah to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.