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Distance from Melbourne to Chelyabinsk

Straight line

12,977 km
8,064 mi · 7,007 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 43 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Chelyabinsk?

Melbourne (Australia) and Chelyabinsk (Russia) are very far apart: 12,977 km in a straight line, that is 8,064 miles or 7,007 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 Chelyabinsk, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Chelyabinsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Australia into Russia. The halfway point is at 11.4406°, 111.3582°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Chelyabinsk?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Chelyabinsk is 12,977 km (8,064 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chelyabinsk from Melbourne?

Chelyabinsk is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chelyabinsk?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 43 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.