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Distance from Melbourne to Algiers

Straight line

16,664 km
10,355 mi · 8,998 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 20 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Algiers?

Melbourne (Australia) and Algiers (Algeria) are very far apart: 16,664 km in a straight line, that is 10,355 miles or 8,998 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 Melbourne and Algiers, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Algiers lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Australia into Algeria. The halfway point is at -1.6553°, 72.8342°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Algiers?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Algiers is 16,664 km (10,355 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Algiers from Melbourne?

Algiers is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 20 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.