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Distance from Linz to Melbourne

Straight line

15,913 km
9,888 mi · 8,592 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 23 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Melbourne?

Linz (Austria) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,913 km in a straight line, that is 9,888 miles or 8,592 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 Linz and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Linz, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Austria into Australia. The halfway point is at 12.2057°, 90.2102°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Linz from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Linz and Melbourne is 15,913 km (9,888 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Linz?

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

How long is the flight from Linz to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 23 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.