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Distance from Karaj to Melbourne

Straight line

12,641 km
7,854 mi · 6,825 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 18 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Melbourne?

Karaj (Iran) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 12,641 km in a straight line, that is 7,854 miles or 6,825 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 Karaj and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Karaj, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from Iran into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.4519°, 97.1824°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Karaj from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Karaj and Melbourne is 12,641 km (7,854 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Karaj?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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.