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Distance from Melbourne to Bangkok

Straight line

7,356 km
4,571 mi · 3,972 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 42 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Bangkok?

Melbourne (Australia) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 7,356 km in a straight line, that is 4,571 miles or 3,972 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 Bangkok, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Bangkok lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Australia into Thailand. The halfway point is at -12.9535°, 120.3230°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Bangkok?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Bangkok is 7,356 km (4,571 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bangkok from Melbourne?

Bangkok is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 42 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.