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Distance from Lisbon to Melbourne

Straight line

17,763 km
11,037 mi · 9,591 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 42 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Melbourne?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 17,763 km in a straight line, that is 11,037 miles or 9,591 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 Lisbon and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lisbon, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Portugal into Australia. The halfway point is at 2.0122°, 69.4626°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lisbon from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Lisbon and Melbourne is 17,763 km (11,037 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Lisbon?

Melbourne is to the east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 42 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.