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Distance from Kaunas to Melbourne

Straight line

15,266 km
9,486 mi · 8,243 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 35 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaunas from Melbourne?

Kaunas (Lithuania) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,266 km in a straight line, that is 9,486 miles or 8,243 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 Kaunas and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kaunas, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Lithuania into Australia. The halfway point is at 16.3911°, 100.0127°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kaunas from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Kaunas and Melbourne is 15,266 km (9,486 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Kaunas?

Melbourne is to the east of Kaunas, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Kaunas to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 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.