Distance from Melbourne to Maiduguri
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How far is Melbourne from Maiduguri?
Melbourne (Australia) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are very far apart: 14,449 km in a straight line, that is 8,978 miles or 7,802 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Melbourne, Maiduguri lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from Australia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -28.7805°, 65.6440°.
A direct flight would take about 18 h 34 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 Maiduguri
- Maiduguri – Kano 505 km
- Maiduguri – Kaduna 641 km
- Maiduguri – Yaoundé 906 km
- Maiduguri – Douala 947 km
- Maiduguri – Benin City 1,029 km
- Maiduguri – Port Harcourt 1,036 km
- Maiduguri – Ibadan 1,129 km
- Maiduguri – Lagos 1,228 km
- Maiduguri – Ouagadougou 1,598 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Maiduguri?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Maiduguri is 14,449 km (8,978 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Maiduguri from Melbourne?
Maiduguri is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 252°.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Maiduguri?
A direct flight would take about 18 h 34 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.