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Distance from Melbourne to Chicago

Straight line

15,566 km
9,672 mi · 8,405 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Chicago?

Melbourne (Australia) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 15,566 km in a straight line, that is 9,672 miles or 8,405 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 Chicago, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Chicago lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 4.5379°, -154.7456°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Chicago?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Chicago is 15,566 km (9,672 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chicago from Melbourne?

Chicago is to the north-east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 57 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.