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Distance from Melbourne to San Jose

Straight line

12,661 km
7,867 mi · 6,836 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from San Jose?

Melbourne (Australia) and San Jose (United States) are very far apart: 12,661 km in a straight line, that is 7,867 miles or 6,836 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 San Jose, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, San Jose lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at -0.3452°, -168.2729°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from San Jose?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and San Jose is 12,661 km (7,867 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is San Jose from Melbourne?

San Jose is to the north-east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 20 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.