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Distance from Melbourne to Antananarivo

Straight line

9,370 km
5,823 mi · 5,060 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Antananarivo?

Melbourne (Australia) and Antananarivo (Madagascar) are very far apart: 9,370 km in a straight line, that is 5,823 miles or 5,060 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 Antananarivo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Antananarivo lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from Australia into Madagascar. The halfway point is at -39.1446°, 90.4066°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Antananarivo?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Antananarivo is 9,370 km (5,823 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Antananarivo from Melbourne?

Antananarivo is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Antananarivo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 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.