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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia → Melbourne, Australia
Distance Result
7,954 miles
12,800 km | 6,912 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Jeddah to Melbourne is about 12,800 km (7,954 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,912 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 16.0 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 5d 22h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 15h 49min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Jeddah and Melbourne is 7,954 miles (12,800 kilometers).
A direct flight from Jeddah to Melbourne takes approximately 15h 49min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Jeddah to Melbourne takes approximately 5d 22h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.