Distance from Houston to Melbourne
The distance between Houston, United States and Melbourne, Australia is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles).
Houston, Texas, United States
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The distance between Houston, United States and Melbourne, Australia is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles).
Houston, Texas, United States
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Houston is located in the southern United States, while Melbourne is situated in southeastern Australia, both being major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 14,462 kilometers, heading southwest.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Melbourne at 25 meters.
The journey spans across the Pacific Ocean, connecting the Gulf Coast of the United States to the southeastern coast of Australia, passing over diverse landscapes.
Travel in spring (March-May) for mild weather or in autumn (September-November) for cultural events in Melbourne.
Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters, contrasting with Houston's humid subtropical climate.
Melbourne offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, providing a comprehensive network compared to Houston's car-centric layout.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 1 day |
| Jet fighter | 14-16 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 300 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W
Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates: 37.814° S 144.9633° E
Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Houston to New York City | 2,283 km |
| From Houston to Los Angeles | 2,211 km |
| From Houston to Chicago | 1,510 km |
| From Houston to Phoenix | 1,635 km |
| From Houston to Philadelphia | 2,158 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Houston and Melbourne.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos, Nigeria | Adelaide, Australia | 14,462 km |
| Indianapolis, United States | Gold Coast, Australia | 14,462 km |
| Beijing, China | Barcelona, Venezuela | 14,463 km |
| Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Nagpur, India | 14,461 km |
| Navi Mumbai, India | Austin, United States | 14,460 km |
| Navi Mumbai, India | Houston, United States | 14,464 km |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | Los Angeles, United States | 14,460 km |
| Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Belfast, United Kingdom | 14,465 km |
| Barquisimeto, Venezuela | Seoul, South Korea | 14,466 km |
| Jaipur, India | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 14,458 km |
| Kanpur, India | Mazatlán, Mexico | 14,458 km |
| Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Tampa, United States | 14,457 km |
| Adelaide, Australia | Colorado Springs, United States | 14,467 km |
| Indianapolis, United States | Brisbane, Australia | 14,467 km |
| São Paulo, Brazil | Nagpur, India | 14,467 km |
| Houston, United States | Mumbai, India | 14,457 km |
| Chengdu, China | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 14,467 km |