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Distance from Melbourne to Salvador

Straight line

14,371 km
8,930 mi · 7,760 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 28 min

Direction

S 176°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Salvador?

Melbourne (Australia) and Salvador (Brazil) are very far apart: 14,371 km in a straight line, that is 8,930 miles or 7,760 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 Salvador, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Salvador lies to the south (initial bearing 176°). The route crosses from Australia into Brazil. The halfway point is at -77.0891°, -52.9496°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Salvador?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Salvador is 14,371 km (8,930 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Salvador from Melbourne?

Salvador is to the south of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 176°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Salvador?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 28 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.