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Distance from Mumbai to Melbourne

Straight line

9,810 km
6,096 mi · 5,297 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 46 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Melbourne?

Mumbai (India) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 9,810 km in a straight line, that is 6,096 miles or 5,297 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 Mumbai and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mumbai, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from India into Australia. The halfway point is at -11.5110°, 105.2016°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mumbai from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Mumbai and Melbourne is 9,810 km (6,096 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Mumbai?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Mumbai, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 46 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.