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Distance from Santiago to Melbourne

Straight line

11,299 km
7,021 mi · 6,101 NM

By road

5,803 km
3,606 mi

Travel time

76 h 14 min
flight ≈ 14 h 37 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Melbourne?

Santiago (Chile) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 11,299 km in a straight line, that is 7,021 miles or 6,101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Santiago to Melbourne is 5,803 km (3,606 miles), about 76 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Santiago, Melbourne lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). The route crosses from Chile into Australia. The halfway point is at -66.8241°, -137.9893°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 37 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 Santiago from Melbourne?

By road it is 5,803 km (3,606 miles) from Santiago to Melbourne; in a straight line it is 11,299 km (7,021 miles).

How long is the drive from Santiago to Melbourne?

About 76 h 14 min on the fastest route (5,803 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Melbourne from Santiago?

Melbourne is to the south-west of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 14 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.