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Distance from Melbourne to Brooklyn

Straight line

16,676 km
10,362 mi · 9,004 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Brooklyn?

Melbourne (Australia) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 16,676 km in a straight line, that is 10,362 miles or 9,004 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 Brooklyn, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Brooklyn lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 4.2434°, -147.7678°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Brooklyn?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Brooklyn is 16,676 km (10,362 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Melbourne?

Brooklyn is to the east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 21 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.