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Distance from Recife to Melbourne

Straight line

14,926 km
9,275 mi · 8,060 NM

By road

16.8 km
10.4 mi

Travel time

18 min
flight ≈ 19 h 9 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Melbourne?

Recife (Brazil) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 14,926 km in a straight line, that is 9,275 miles or 8,060 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Melbourne is 16.8 km (10.4 miles), about 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from Brazil into Australia. The halfway point is at -75.1189°, -34.2670°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Melbourne?

By road it is 16.8 km (10.4 miles) from Recife to Melbourne; in a straight line it is 14,926 km (9,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Melbourne?

About 18 min on the fastest route (16.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Melbourne from Recife?

Melbourne is to the south of Recife, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 9 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.