Distance from Washington to Melbourne

The distance between Washington, United States and Melbourne, Australia is 16,383 kilometers (10,180 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Washington is located in the eastern United States while Melbourne is situated in the southeastern part of Australia, both cities are separated by vast oceans and continents. The straight-line distance between them is 16,383 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Melbourne at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Melbourne crosses the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef near the destination.

Best time to travel

Travel is best from March to May or September to November due to moderate tourism seasons and pleasant weather in Melbourne.

Climate

Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters, contrasting with Washington's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Melbourne offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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

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Bengaluru, India Veracruz, Mexico 16,383 km
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Adelaide, Australia Liverpool, United Kingdom 16,385 km
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Shenzhen, China Barcelona, Venezuela 16,386 km
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Lahore, Pakistan Callao, Peru 16,387 km
Shenzhen, China Montería, Colombia 16,379 km
Shenzhen, China Valencia, Venezuela 16,379 km
Valencia, Spain Adelaide, Australia 16,379 km
Chennai, India Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico 16,387 km
Lima, Peru Lahore, Pakistan 16,378 km
Bengaluru, India Morelia, Mexico 16,388 km
Shenzhen, China Barquisimeto, Venezuela 16,378 km

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