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Distance from Utrecht to Melbourne

Straight line

16,531 km
10,272 mi · 8,926 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 10 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Melbourne?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 16,531 km in a straight line, that is 10,272 miles or 8,926 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 Utrecht and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Utrecht, Melbourne lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Australia. The halfway point is at 19.0421°, 93.9255°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Utrecht from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Utrecht and Melbourne is 16,531 km (10,272 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Utrecht?

Melbourne is to the east of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 10 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.