Distance from Philadelphia to Melbourne

The distance between Philadelphia, United States and Melbourne, Australia is 16,563 kilometers (10,292 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States while Melbourne is situated in southeastern Australia, separated by vast oceans and continents, making air travel the primary mode of transportation. The straight-line distance between them is 16,563 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and Melbourne at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Philadelphia to Melbourne crosses the North American continent, the Pacific Ocean, and reaches the southeastern coast of Australia, highlighting the vast geographical diversity.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists in Melbourne, avoiding the peak summer season.

Climate

Melbourne experiences a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters, contrasting Philadelphia's humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Accessibility

Melbourne offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Philadelphia, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1-2 days
Jet fighter 18-20 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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 Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Philadelphia and Melbourne.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Shenzhen, China Cúcuta, Colombia 16,563 km
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Bangkok, Thailand Mar del Plata, Argentina 16,562 km
Gold Coast, Australia Leicester, United Kingdom 16,561 km
Kolkata, India Asunción, Paraguay 16,567 km
Ottawa, Canada Melbourne, Australia 16,567 km
Shenzhen, China Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela 16,568 km
Ahmedabad, India Chiclayo, Peru 16,569 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Madurai, India 16,570 km
Jakarta, Indonesia San Luis Potosí, Mexico 16,556 km
Brisbane, Australia Paris, France 16,556 km
Brisbane, Australia Reading, United Kingdom 16,570 km
Dhaka, Bangladesh Montevideo, Uruguay 16,571 km
Delhi, India Arequipa, Peru 16,554 km
Bogotá, Colombia Madurai, India 16,554 km
Arequipa, Peru New Delhi, India 16,553 km
Auckland, New Zealand Cairo, Egypt 16,573 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Indore, India 16,553 km
Trujillo, Peru Ahmedabad, India 16,576 km

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