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Distance from Katowice to Melbourne

Straight line

15,577 km
9,679 mi · 8,411 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 58 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Melbourne?

Katowice (Poland) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,577 km in a straight line, that is 9,679 miles or 8,411 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 Katowice and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Katowice, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Poland into Australia. The halfway point is at 13.2206°, 93.6691°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Katowice from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Katowice and Melbourne is 15,577 km (9,679 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Katowice?

Melbourne is to the east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 58 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.