EN RO

Distance from Porto to Melbourne

Straight line

17,729 km
11,016 mi · 9,573 NM

By road

–
no road route

Travel time

–
flight ≈ 22 h 40 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Melbourne → Porto

How far is Porto from Melbourne?

Porto (Portugal) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 17,729 km in a straight line, that is 11,016 miles or 9,573 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 Porto and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Porto, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from Portugal into Australia. The halfway point is at 7.2225°, 74.0095°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Porto from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Porto and Melbourne is 17,729 km (11,016 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Porto?

Melbourne is to the east of Porto, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Porto to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 40 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.