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Distance from Melbourne to Kaunas

Straight line

15,266 km
9,486 mi · 8,243 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 35 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Kaunas?

Melbourne (Australia) and Kaunas (Lithuania) are very far apart: 15,266 km in a straight line, that is 9,486 miles or 8,243 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 Kaunas, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Kaunas lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Australia into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 16.3911°, 100.0127°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Kaunas?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Kaunas is 15,266 km (9,486 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kaunas from Melbourne?

Kaunas is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kaunas?

A direct flight would take about 19 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.