Distance from Detroit to Melbourne

The distance between Detroit, United States and Melbourne, Australia is 15,950 kilometers (9,911 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Detroit is located in the northern part of the United States, while Melbourne is situated in the southeastern region of Australia, separated by vast oceans and continents. The straight-line distance between them is 15,950 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Melbourne is at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Detroit to Melbourne involves crossing North America and the Pacific Ocean, with no direct land route.

Best time to travel

Travel in March or November for fewer crowds and moderate temperatures, avoiding peak tourist seasons in Melbourne.

Climate

Melbourne has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, contrasting Detroit's cold winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

Melbourne offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Detroit's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1-2 days
Jet fighter 16-18 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Melbourne, Australia

Local time:

Time Zone: Australia/Melbourne

Coordinates: 37.814° S 144.9633° E

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Essendon Airport (MEB)
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
  • Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
  • Geelong Airport (GEX)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Melbourne

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Melbourne to Sydney 714 km
From Melbourne to Brisbane 1,373 km
From Melbourne to Perth 2,727 km
From Melbourne to Canberra 467 km
From Melbourne to Adelaide 655 km

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