Perth to Melbourne Distance
2,721 km · 1,691 miles · 3 h 54 min flight
The distance from Perth to Melbourne is 2,721 km (1,691 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 54 min. Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Perth.
Perth
Western Australia
Melbourne
Victoria
- 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
- Melbourne vs Perth
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Perth | East-southeast (112°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Melbourne | West (275°) |
| Halfway point | 35.76° S, 129.88° E |
| Perth coordinates | 31.95° S, 115.86° E |
| Melbourne coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Perth?
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 Perth to Melbourne?
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 Perth and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Perth right now.
In which direction is Melbourne from Perth?
Melbourne lies to the east-southeast of Perth (initial bearing 112°).
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.