The straight-line distance from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne, Australia is 3,162 km (1,965 miles).Melbourne is S of Port Moresby.
Distance (km)
3,162
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,965
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
S
184° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 30 min | 3,162 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 51 hr 24 min | ~4,111 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| To | Melbourne, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,162 km (1,965 miles) |
| Bearing | 184° (S) |
| Coordinates (Port Moresby) | -9.4438°, 147.1803° |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Port Moresby to Melbourne is 3,162 km (1,965 miles). Melbourne is S of Port Moresby.
A direct flight from Port Moresby to Melbourne takes approximately 4 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Port Moresby to Melbourne takes approximately 51 hr 24 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Melbourne is S (184 degrees) from Port Moresby.
The distance from Melbourne to Port Moresby is the same: 3,162 km (1,965 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.