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Distance from Santo Domingo to Melbourne

Straight line

16,018 km
9,953 mi · 8,649 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 31 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Santo Domingo from Melbourne?

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,018 km in a straight line, that is 9,953 miles or 8,649 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 Santo Domingo and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Santo Domingo, Melbourne lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). The route crosses from Dominican Republic into Australia. The halfway point is at -28.6528°, -126.2719°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Santo Domingo from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Santo Domingo and Melbourne is 16,018 km (9,953 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Santo Domingo?

Melbourne is to the south-west of Santo Domingo, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Santo Domingo to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 31 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.