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Home/Distance/Johannesburg to Melbourne

Distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne

The straight-line distance from Johannesburg, South Africa to Melbourne, Australia is 10,327 km (6,417 miles).Melbourne is SE of Johannesburg.

Distance (km)

10,327

straight line

Distance (miles)

6,417

straight line

Flight Time

13 hr 24 min

estimated direct

Direction

SE

135° bearing

Transport Comparison: Johannesburg to Melbourne

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight13 hr 24 min10,327 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed

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

Johannesburg to Melbourne: Key Details

FromJohannesburg, South Africa
ToMelbourne, Australia
Straight-line Distance10,327 km (6,417 miles)
Bearing135° (SE)
Coordinates (Johannesburg)-26.2041°, 28.0473°
Coordinates (Melbourne)-37.8136°, 144.9631°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Melbourne?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne is 10,327 km (6,417 miles). Melbourne is SE of Johannesburg.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes approximately 13 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Melbourne from Johannesburg?

Melbourne is SE (135 degrees) from Johannesburg.

What is the distance from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

The distance from Melbourne to Johannesburg is the same: 10,327 km (6,417 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Melbourne to Sydney713 kmJohannesburg to Cape Town1,262 kmJohannesburg to Luanda2,480 kmJohannesburg to Kinshasa2,776 kmJohannesburg to Lagos4,508 kmJohannesburg to Abidjan4,924 km

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

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.