Distance from Oakland to Melbourne

The distance between Oakland, United States and Melbourne, Australia is 12,658 kilometers (7,865 miles).

Oakland, California, United States

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Oakland is located on the west coast of the United States, while Melbourne is situated in the southeastern part of Australia, both cities are separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 12,658 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Oakland at 24 meters above sea level and Melbourne at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Oakland to Melbourne involves crossing the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Yarra River.

Best time to travel

Travel is best from March to May or September to November, avoiding peak summer and winter seasons in Melbourne for a more pleasant experience.

Climate

Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters, contrasting with Oakland's Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters.

Accessibility

Melbourne offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Oakland, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1 day
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)
Melbourne, Australia

Local time:

Time Zone: Australia/Melbourne

Coordinates: 37.814° S 144.9633° E

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Essendon Airport (MEB)
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
  • Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
  • Geelong Airport (GEX)

Other distances from Oakland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

Other distances from Melbourne

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Melbourne to Sydney 714 km
From Melbourne to Brisbane 1,373 km
From Melbourne to Perth 2,727 km
From Melbourne to Canberra 467 km
From Melbourne to Adelaide 655 km

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