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Distance from Melbourne to Nice

Straight line

16,430 km
10,209 mi · 8,872 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 2 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Nice?

Melbourne (Australia) and Nice (France) are very far apart: 16,430 km in a straight line, that is 10,209 miles or 8,872 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 Nice, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Nice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 8.0609°, 82.6517°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Nice?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Nice is 16,430 km (10,209 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Nice from Melbourne?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 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.