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Distance from Khartoum to Melbourne

Straight line

13,017 km
8,089 mi · 7,029 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 46 min

Direction

SE 125°
initial bearing

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How far is Khartoum from Melbourne?

Khartoum (Sudan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 13,017 km in a straight line, that is 8,089 miles or 7,029 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 Khartoum and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Khartoum, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 125°). The route crosses from Sudan into Australia. The halfway point is at -19.2916°, 80.3405°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Khartoum from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Khartoum and Melbourne is 13,017 km (8,089 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Khartoum?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Khartoum, at an initial bearing of 125°.

How long is the flight from Khartoum to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 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.