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Distance from Melbourne to Dhaka

Straight line

8,882 km
5,519 mi · 4,796 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Dhaka?

Melbourne (Australia) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 8,882 km in a straight line, that is 5,519 miles or 4,796 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 Dhaka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Dhaka lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Australia into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at -7.9179°, 115.5110°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Dhaka?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Dhaka is 8,882 km (5,519 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Dhaka from Melbourne?

Dhaka is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.