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Distance from Melbourne to Brest

Straight line

15,265 km
9,485 mi · 8,242 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 35 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Brest?

Melbourne (Australia) and Brest (Belarus) are very far apart: 15,265 km in a straight line, that is 9,485 miles or 8,242 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 Brest, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Brest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Australia into Belarus. The halfway point is at 14.0063°, 96.8622°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Brest?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Brest is 15,265 km (9,485 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brest from Melbourne?

Brest is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Brest?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 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.