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Distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne

12,774 km (7,937 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,774 km

Kilometers

7,937 miles

Miles

~15h 32m

Est. Flight

18h

Time Difference

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Melbourne

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

Los Angeles and Melbourne are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Melbourne is famous for Street art laneways and Coffee culture.

In terms of city area, Melbourne is 7.7x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Melbourne?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne is 12,774 km (7,937 miles).

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 32m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Los Angeles bigger than Melbourne?

Melbourne is larger at 9,993 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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