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Distance from Melbourne to Brussels

Straight line

16,610 km
10,321 mi · 8,969 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 16 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Brussels?

Melbourne (Australia) and Brussels (Belgium) are very far apart: 16,610 km in a straight line, that is 10,321 miles or 8,969 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 Brussels, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Brussels lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Australia into Belgium. The halfway point is at 17.9363°, 91.9778°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Brussels?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Brussels is 16,610 km (10,321 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brussels from Melbourne?

Brussels is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 16 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.