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Distance from Melbourne to Surabaya

Straight line

4,690 km
2,914 mi · 2,532 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 22 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Surabaya?

Melbourne (Australia) and Surabaya (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,690 km in a straight line, that is 2,914 miles or 2,532 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 Surabaya, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Surabaya lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -23.3439°, 126.9823°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Surabaya?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Surabaya is 4,690 km (2,914 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Surabaya from Melbourne?

Surabaya is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Surabaya?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 22 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.