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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

Melbourne

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

New York

USA
Area: 783 km²
Population: 8.34M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 10m

Melbourne 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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