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Distance from Melbourne to Phoenix

Straight line

13,231 km
8,222 mi · 7,144 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Phoenix?

Melbourne (Australia) and Phoenix (United States) are very far apart: 13,231 km in a straight line, that is 8,222 miles or 7,144 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 Phoenix, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Phoenix lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at -3.5003°, -161.5896°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Phoenix?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Phoenix is 13,231 km (8,222 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Phoenix from Melbourne?

Phoenix is to the east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Phoenix?

A direct flight would take about 17 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.