Distance from London to Melbourne
16,904 km (10,503 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
16,904 km
Kilometers
10,503 miles
Miles
~20h 23m
Est. Flight
10h
Time Difference
London
UKMelbourne
AustraliaLondon and Melbourne are separated by over 17000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.
London is known for Big Ben and Tower of London, while Melbourne is famous for Street art laneways and Coffee culture.
In terms of city area, Melbourne is 6.4x larger than London. 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 London from Melbourne?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Melbourne is 16,904 km (10,503 miles).
How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take approximately 20h 23m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is London bigger than Melbourne?
Melbourne is larger at 9,993 km², compared to 1,572 km².