Distance from Melbourne to Houston
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How far is Melbourne from Houston?
Melbourne (Australia) and Houston (United States) are very far apart: 14,462 km in a straight line, that is 8,986 miles or 7,809 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Melbourne, Houston lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at -7.9468°, -150.5676°.
A direct flight would take about 18 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 km
Other distances from Houston
- Houston – San Antonio 305 km
- Houston – Dallas 363 km
- Houston – Monterrey 667 km
- Houston – Juárez 1,082 km
- Houston – León de los Aldama 1,150 km
- Houston – Ecatepec de Morelos 1,189 km
- Houston – Gustavo Adolfo Madero 1,203 km
- Houston – Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl 1,210 km
- Houston – Mexico City 1,210 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Houston?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Houston is 14,462 km (8,986 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Houston from Melbourne?
Houston is to the east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 80°.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Houston?
A direct flight would take about 18 h 35 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.