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Distance from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Straight line

16,563 km
10,292 mi · 8,943 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Philadelphia?

Melbourne (Australia) and Philadelphia (United States) are very far apart: 16,563 km in a straight line, that is 10,292 miles or 8,943 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 Philadelphia, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Philadelphia lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 3.1112°, -147.4599°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Philadelphia?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Philadelphia is 16,563 km (10,292 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Philadelphia from Melbourne?

Philadelphia is to the east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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.