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Distance from Melbourne to Copenhagen

Straight line

15,978 km
9,928 mi · 8,627 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 28 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Copenhagen?

Melbourne (Australia) and Copenhagen (Denmark) are very far apart: 15,978 km in a straight line, that is 9,928 miles or 8,627 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 Copenhagen, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Copenhagen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Australia into Denmark. The halfway point is at 20.0101°, 99.5050°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Copenhagen?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Copenhagen is 15,978 km (9,928 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Copenhagen from Melbourne?

Copenhagen is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Copenhagen?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 28 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.