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Distance from Melbourne to Queens

Straight line

16,686 km
10,368 mi · 9,010 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Queens?

Melbourne (Australia) and Queens (United States) are very far apart: 16,686 km in a straight line, that is 10,368 miles or 9,010 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 Queens, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Queens lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 4.3020°, -147.7597°.

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Queens?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Queens is 16,686 km (10,368 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Queens from Melbourne?

Queens is to the east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Queens?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 21 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.