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Distance from Melbourne to Washington D.C.

16,384 km (10,180 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

16,384 km

Kilometers

10,180 miles

Miles

~19h 47m

Est. Flight

15h

Time Difference

Melbourne

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Melbourne and Washington D.C. are separated by over 16000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

Melbourne is known for Street art laneways and Coffee culture, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Melbourne is 56.5x larger than Washington D.C.. 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 Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Melbourne to Washington D.C. is 16,384 km (10,180 miles).

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 19h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Melbourne bigger than Washington D.C.?

Melbourne is larger at 9,993 km², compared to 177 km².

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