The straight-line distance from Wellington, New Zealand to Melbourne, Australia is 2,572 km (1,598 miles).Melbourne is W of Wellington.
Distance (km)
2,572
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,598
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
269° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 42 min | 2,572 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 41 hr 48 min | ~3,344 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 | Wellington, New Zealand |
| To | Melbourne, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,572 km (1,598 miles) |
| Bearing | 269° (W) |
| Coordinates (Wellington) | -41.2865°, 174.7762° |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Wellington to Melbourne is 2,572 km (1,598 miles). Melbourne is W of Wellington.
A direct flight from Wellington to Melbourne takes approximately 3 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Wellington to Melbourne takes approximately 41 hr 48 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 W (269 degrees) from Wellington.
The distance from Melbourne to Wellington is the same: 2,572 km (1,598 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.