Melbourne to Perth Distance
2,721 km · 1,691 miles · 3 h 54 min flight
The distance from Melbourne to Perth is 2,721 km (1,691 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 54 min. Perth is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Melbourne
Victoria
Perth
Western Australia
- Kilometres
- 2,721
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,691
- 1,469 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 54 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- Perth vs Melbourne
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Melbourne | West (275°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Perth | East-southeast (112°) |
| Halfway point | 35.76° S, 129.88° E |
| Melbourne coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
| Perth coordinates | 31.95° S, 115.86° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Perth from Melbourne?
2,721 kilometres or 1,691 miles (1,469 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Perth?
About 3 h 54 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 Melbourne and Perth?
Perth is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now.
In which direction is Perth from Melbourne?
Perth lies to the west of Melbourne (initial bearing 275°).
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.