Distance from Melbourne to Sydney
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Melbourne19 mMelbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comp…
Sydney51 mSydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. The metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue M…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Melbourne to Sydney?
It is 713 km in a straight line from Melbourne to Sydney. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 37 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Melbourne to Sydney?
Around 11 h 53 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.