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Home/Distance/Brisbane to Melbourne

Distance from Brisbane to Melbourne

The straight-line distance from Brisbane, Australia to Melbourne, Australia is 1,374 km (854 miles).Melbourne is SSW of Brisbane.

Distance (km)

1,374

straight line

Distance (miles)

854

straight line

Flight Time

2 hr 12 min

estimated direct

Direction

SSW

211° bearing

Transport Comparison: Brisbane to Melbourne

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight2 hr 12 min1,374 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed
Driving22 hr 18 min~1,786 kmAvg 80 km/h, +30% route factor

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Brisbane to Melbourne: Key Details

FromBrisbane, Australia
ToMelbourne, Australia
Straight-line Distance1,374 km (854 miles)
Bearing211° (SSW)
Coordinates (Brisbane)-27.4698°, 153.0251°
Coordinates (Melbourne)-37.8136°, 144.9631°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Brisbane from Melbourne?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Brisbane to Melbourne is 1,374 km (854 miles). Melbourne is SSW of Brisbane.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

A direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes approximately 2 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

How long does it take to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Driving from Brisbane to Melbourne takes approximately 22 hr 18 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.

What direction is Melbourne from Brisbane?

Melbourne is SSW (211 degrees) from Brisbane.

What is the distance from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The distance from Melbourne to Brisbane is the same: 1,374 km (854 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Melbourne to Sydney713 kmBrisbane to Sydney732 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.