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Distance from Osaka to Melbourne

Straight line

8,087 km
5,025 mi · 4,367 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Osaka from Melbourne?

Osaka (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,087 km in a straight line, that is 5,025 miles or 4,367 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 Osaka and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Osaka, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Japan into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.5655°, 140.1381°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Osaka from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Osaka and Melbourne is 8,087 km (5,025 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Osaka?

Melbourne is to the south of Osaka, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Osaka to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.