The straight-line distance from Sydney, Australia to Melbourne, Australia is 713 km (443 miles).Melbourne is SW of Sydney.
Distance (km)
713
straight line
Distance (miles)
443
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
230° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 713 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 36 min | ~927 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 7 hr 6 min | ~856 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 | Sydney, Australia |
| To | Melbourne, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 713 km (443 miles) |
| Bearing | 230° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to Melbourne is 713 km (443 miles). Melbourne is SW of Sydney.
A direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Sydney to Melbourne takes approximately 11 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 (230 degrees) from Sydney.
The distance from Melbourne to Sydney is the same: 713 km (443 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.