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Distance from Istanbul to Melbourne

14,630 km (9,090 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

14,630 km

Kilometers

9,090 miles

Miles

~17h 43m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Istanbul

Turkey
Area: 5,461 km²
Population: 15.46M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 40m

Melbourne

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

Istanbul and Melbourne are separated by over 15000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, while Melbourne is famous for Street art laneways and Coffee culture.

In terms of city area, Melbourne is 1.8x larger than Istanbul. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Melbourne?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Melbourne is 14,630 km (9,090 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take approximately 17h 43m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Melbourne?

Melbourne is larger at 9,993 km², compared to 5,461 km².

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