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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

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Melbourne

Australia
Area: 9,993 km²
Population: 5.08M
Timezone: UTC+10
Elevation: 31m

Boston 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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Frequently 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.

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