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Distance from Melbourne to Zürich

Straight line

16,341 km
10,154 mi · 8,823 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Zürich?

Melbourne (Australia) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 16,341 km in a straight line, that is 10,154 miles or 8,823 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 Zürich, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Australia into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 12.4632°, 87.6306°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Zürich?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Zürich is 16,341 km (10,154 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Zürich from Melbourne?

Zürich is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 56 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.