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Distance from Melbourne to Batam

Straight line

6,023 km
3,742 mi · 3,252 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 2 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Batam?

Melbourne (Australia) and Batam (Indonesia) are very far apart: 6,023 km in a straight line, that is 3,742 miles or 3,252 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 Batam, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Batam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -19.4602°, 121.9888°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Batam?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Batam is 6,023 km (3,742 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Batam from Melbourne?

Batam is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Batam?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 2 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.