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Distance from Melbourne to Montpellier

Straight line

16,702 km
10,378 mi · 9,019 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Montpellier?

Melbourne (Australia) and Montpellier (France) are very far apart: 16,702 km in a straight line, that is 10,378 miles or 9,019 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 Montpellier, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Montpellier lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 8.5788°, 81.4510°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Montpellier?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Montpellier is 16,702 km (10,378 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Montpellier from Melbourne?

Montpellier is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 23 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.