Distance from Boston to Melbourne
16,933 km (10,522 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
16,933 km
Kilometers
10,522 miles
Miles
~20h 25m
Est. Flight
15h
Time Difference
Boston
USAMelbourne
AustraliaBoston and Melbourne are separated by over 17000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.
Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Melbourne is famous for Street art laneways and Coffee culture.
In terms of city area, Melbourne is 43.1x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Boston from Melbourne?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Melbourne is 16,933 km (10,522 miles).
How long is the flight from Boston to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take approximately 20h 25m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Boston bigger than Melbourne?
Melbourne is larger at 9,993 km², compared to 232 km².