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Distance from Mashhad to Melbourne

Straight line

12,015 km
7,465 mi · 6,487 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 31 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Melbourne?

Mashhad (Iran) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 12,015 km in a straight line, that is 7,465 miles or 6,487 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 Mashhad and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mashhad, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). The route crosses from Iran into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.0193°, 101.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mashhad from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Mashhad and Melbourne is 12,015 km (7,465 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Mashhad?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 31 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.