Flight Time from Melbourne to Sydney
The flight from Melbourne to Sydney covers about 443 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 19 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Melbourne and Sydney are about 443 mi (713 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 541 mi (870 km), a drive of about 9 hr 10 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 19 min.
| Straight-line distance | 443 mi / 713 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 541 mi / 870 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 10 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $68 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -35.881, 148.163 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Melbourne to Sydney is about 443 mi (713 km) in a straight line, and roughly 541 mi (870 km) by road.