Distance from London to Melbourne
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How far is London from Melbourne?
London (United Kingdom) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,898 km in a straight line, that is 10,500 miles or 9,124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Australia. The halfway point is at 20.5324°, 93.0948°.
A direct flight would take about 21 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Melbourne?
The straight-line distance between London and Melbourne is 16,898 km (10,500 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Melbourne from London?
Melbourne is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 74°.
How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take about 21 h 37 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.