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Distance from Melbourne to Rotterdam

Straight line

16,578 km
10,301 mi · 8,952 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 13 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Rotterdam?

Melbourne (Australia) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 16,578 km in a straight line, that is 10,301 miles or 8,952 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 Rotterdam, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Australia into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 19.0992°, 93.6496°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Rotterdam?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Rotterdam is 16,578 km (10,301 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Melbourne?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 13 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.