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Distance from Melbourne to Recife

Straight line

14,926 km
9,275 mi · 8,060 NM

By road

17.4 km
10.8 mi

Travel time

19 min
flight ≈ 19 h 9 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Recife?

Melbourne (Australia) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 14,926 km in a straight line, that is 9,275 miles or 8,060 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Melbourne to Recife is 17.4 km (10.8 miles), about 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Melbourne, Recife lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from Australia into Brazil. The halfway point is at -75.1189°, -34.2670°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Recife?

By road it is 17.4 km (10.8 miles) from Melbourne to Recife; in a straight line it is 14,926 km (9,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Melbourne to Recife?

About 19 min on the fastest route (17.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Melbourne?

Recife is to the south of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 9 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.