Melbourne to Sydney Distance
713 km · 443 miles · 1 h 24 min flight
The distance from Melbourne to Sydney is 713 km (443 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 24 min. Melbourne and Sydney are on the same time.
Melbourne
Victoria
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 713
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 443
- 385 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 24 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Melbourne | Northeast (54°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | Southwest (230°) |
| Halfway point | 35.88° S, 148.16° E |
| Melbourne coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Melbourne?
713 kilometres or 443 miles (385 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?
About 1 h 24 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 Sydney?
Melbourne and Sydney are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Sydney from Melbourne?
Sydney lies to the northeast of Melbourne (initial bearing 54°).
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.