Canberra to Melbourne Distance
466 km · 290 miles · 1 h 5 min flight
The distance from Canberra to Melbourne is 466 km (290 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 5 min. Canberra and Melbourne are on the same time.
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
Melbourne
Victoria
- Kilometres
- 466
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 290
- 252 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 5 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Canberra | Southwest (232°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Melbourne | Northeast (54°) |
| Halfway point | 36.57° S, 147.08° E |
| Canberra coordinates | 35.28° S, 149.13° E |
| Melbourne coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Canberra?
466 kilometres or 290 miles (252 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne?
About 1 h 5 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Canberra and Melbourne?
Canberra and Melbourne are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Melbourne from Canberra?
Melbourne lies to the southwest of Canberra (initial bearing 232°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.