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Distance from Nice to Melbourne

Straight line

16,430 km
10,209 mi · 8,872 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 2 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Melbourne?

Nice (France) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,430 km in a straight line, that is 10,209 miles or 8,872 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 Nice and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nice, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from France into Australia. The halfway point is at 8.0609°, 82.6517°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nice from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Nice and Melbourne is 16,430 km (10,209 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Nice?

Melbourne is to the east of Nice, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 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.