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Distance from Melbourne to Mumbai

Straight line

9,810 km
6,096 mi · 5,297 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Mumbai?

Melbourne (Australia) and Mumbai (India) are very far apart: 9,810 km in a straight line, that is 6,096 miles or 5,297 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 Mumbai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Mumbai lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Australia into India. The halfway point is at -11.5110°, 105.2016°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Mumbai?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Mumbai is 9,810 km (6,096 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mumbai from Melbourne?

Mumbai is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 46 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.