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Distance from Melbourne to Plovdiv

Straight line

14,997 km
9,318 mi · 8,098 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Plovdiv?

Melbourne (Australia) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 14,997 km in a straight line, that is 9,318 miles or 8,098 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 Plovdiv, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Australia into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 4.3372°, 88.0174°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Plovdiv?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Plovdiv is 14,997 km (9,318 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Melbourne?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 15 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.