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Distance from Montpellier to Melbourne

Straight line

16,702 km
10,378 mi · 9,019 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 23 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Melbourne?

Montpellier (France) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,702 km in a straight line, that is 10,378 miles or 9,019 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 Montpellier and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Montpellier, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from France into Australia. The halfway point is at 8.5788°, 81.4510°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Montpellier from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Montpellier and Melbourne is 16,702 km (10,378 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Montpellier?

Melbourne is to the east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 23 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.