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Distance from Melbourne to Addis Ababa

Straight line

12,047 km
7,485 mi · 6,505 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 33 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Addis Ababa?

Melbourne (Australia) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 12,047 km in a straight line, that is 7,485 miles or 6,505 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Melbourne, Addis Ababa lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from Australia into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at -22.9248°, 83.4305°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Addis Ababa?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Addis Ababa is 12,047 km (7,485 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Addis Ababa from Melbourne?

Addis Ababa is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 33 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.