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Distance from Sosnowiec to Melbourne

Straight line

15,572 km
9,676 mi · 8,408 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 58 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Melbourne?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,572 km in a straight line, that is 9,676 miles or 8,408 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 Sosnowiec and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sosnowiec, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Poland into Australia. The halfway point is at 13.2327°, 93.7203°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sosnowiec from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Sosnowiec and Melbourne is 15,572 km (9,676 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Sosnowiec?

Melbourne is to the east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 58 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.