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Distance from Melbourne to Amman

Straight line

13,658 km
8,487 mi · 7,375 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 34 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Amman?

Melbourne (Australia) and Amman (Jordan) are very far apart: 13,658 km in a straight line, that is 8,487 miles or 7,375 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 Amman, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Amman lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from Australia into Jordan. The halfway point is at -5.0308°, 87.5898°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Amman?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Amman is 13,658 km (8,487 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Amman from Melbourne?

Amman is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Amman?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 34 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.