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Distance from Melbourne to Porto

Straight line

17,729 km
11,016 mi · 9,573 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 40 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Porto?

Melbourne (Australia) and Porto (Portugal) are very far apart: 17,729 km in a straight line, that is 11,016 miles or 9,573 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 Porto, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Porto lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from Australia into Portugal. The halfway point is at 7.2225°, 74.0095°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Porto?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Porto is 17,729 km (11,016 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Porto from Melbourne?

Porto is to the west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Porto?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 40 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.