Distance from Melbourne to New York
16,672 km (10,360 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
16,672 km
Kilometers
10,360 miles
Miles
~20h 7m
Est. Flight
15h
Time Difference
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USAMelbourne and New York are separated by over 17000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.
Melbourne is known for Street art laneways and Coffee culture, while New York is famous for Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
In terms of city area, Melbourne is 12.8x larger than New York. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Melbourne from New York?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Melbourne to New York is 16,672 km (10,360 miles).
How long is the flight from Melbourne to New York?
A direct flight would take approximately 20h 7m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Melbourne bigger than New York?
Melbourne is larger at 9,993 km², compared to 783 km².