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Distance from Plovdiv to Melbourne

Straight line

14,997 km
9,318 mi · 8,098 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 15 min

Direction

ESE 105°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Melbourne?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 14,997 km in a straight line, that is 9,318 miles or 8,098 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 Plovdiv and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Plovdiv, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 105°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Australia. The halfway point is at 4.3372°, 88.0174°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Plovdiv from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Plovdiv and Melbourne is 14,997 km (9,318 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Plovdiv?

Melbourne is to the east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 105°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 15 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.