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Distance from Luanda to Melbourne

Straight line

12,821 km
7,967 mi · 6,923 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 32 min

Direction

SE 139°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Melbourne?

Luanda (Angola) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 12,821 km in a straight line, that is 7,967 miles or 6,923 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 Luanda and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Luanda, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from Angola into Australia. The halfway point is at -45.6616°, 65.1340°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Luanda from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Luanda and Melbourne is 12,821 km (7,967 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Luanda?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 139°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 32 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.