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Distance from Kathmandu to Melbourne

Straight line

9,552 km
5,935 mi · 5,158 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 26 min

Direction

SE 137°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Melbourne?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 9,552 km in a straight line, that is 5,935 miles or 5,158 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 Kathmandu and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kathmandu, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 137°). The route crosses from Nepal into Australia. The halfway point is at -5.8199°, 113.2730°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kathmandu from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Kathmandu and Melbourne is 9,552 km (5,935 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Kathmandu?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 137°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 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.