Distance from Melbourne to Medina
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How far is Melbourne from Medina?
Melbourne (Australia) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 12,937 km in a straight line, that is 8,039 miles or 6,985 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Melbourne, Medina lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from Australia into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at -10.8752°, 86.9922°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 40 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 Medina
- Medina – Jeddah 334 km
- Medina – Mecca 339 km
- Medina – Riyadh 719 km
- Medina – Amman 907 km
- Medina – Giza 1,034 km
- Medina – Cairo 1,034 km
- Medina – Basrah 1,048 km
- Medina – Damascus 1,056 km
- Medina – Baghdad 1,091 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Medina?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Medina is 12,937 km (8,039 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Medina from Melbourne?
Medina is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 282°.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Medina?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 40 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.