Distance from Sydney to Melbourne
713 km (443 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
713 km
Kilometers
443 miles
Miles
~1h 20m
Est. Flight
0h
Time Difference
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AustraliaSydney and Melbourne are relatively close, separated by less than 800 kilometers. Both cities are in Australia.
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while Melbourne is famous for Street art laneways and Coffee culture.
In terms of city area, Sydney is 1.2x larger than Melbourne. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Sydney from Melbourne?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to Melbourne is 713 km (443 miles).
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 20m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Sydney bigger than Melbourne?
Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 9,993 km².