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Distance from Yaoundé to Melbourne

Straight line

13,985 km
8,690 mi · 7,551 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 59 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Melbourne?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 13,985 km in a straight line, that is 8,690 miles or 7,551 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 Yaoundé and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Yaoundé, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Australia. The halfway point is at -36.7109°, 63.1253°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Yaoundé from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Yaoundé and Melbourne is 13,985 km (8,690 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Yaoundé?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 59 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.