The straight-line distance from Canberra, Australia to Melbourne, Australia is 467 km (290 miles).Melbourne is SW of Canberra.
Distance (km)
467
straight line
Distance (miles)
290
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
232° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 6 min | 467 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 7 hr 36 min | ~607 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 4 hr 42 min | ~560 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Canberra, Australia |
| To | Melbourne, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 467 km (290 miles) |
| Bearing | 232° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Canberra) | -35.2809°, 149.1300° |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Canberra to Melbourne is 467 km (290 miles). Melbourne is SW of Canberra.
A direct flight from Canberra to Melbourne takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Canberra to Melbourne takes approximately 7 hr 36 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 SW (232 degrees) from Canberra.
The distance from Melbourne to Canberra is the same: 467 km (290 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.