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
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 12 min | 1,374 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 22 hr 18 min | ~1,786 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Brisbane, Australia |
| To | Melbourne, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,374 km (854 miles) |
| Bearing | 211° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Brisbane) | -27.4698°, 153.0251° |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Brisbane to Melbourne is 1,374 km (854 miles). Melbourne is SSW of Brisbane.
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.
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.
Melbourne is SSW (211 degrees) from 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.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.