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Distance from Rawalpindi to Melbourne

Straight line

10,853 km
6,743 mi · 5,860 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 4 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Melbourne?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 10,853 km in a straight line, that is 6,743 miles or 5,860 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 Rawalpindi and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rawalpindi, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.6036°, 107.9060°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rawalpindi from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Rawalpindi and Melbourne is 10,853 km (6,743 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Rawalpindi?

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

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 4 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.