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Distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Straight line

12,764 km
7,931 mi · 6,892 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 27 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Melbourne?

Los Angeles (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 12,764 km in a straight line, that is 7,931 miles or 6,892 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 Los Angeles and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Los Angeles, Melbourne lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from United States into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.8305°, -165.1048°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne is 12,764 km (7,931 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Los Angeles?

Melbourne is to the south-west of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 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.