Melbourne to Hobart Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Melbourne, Australia to Hobart, Australia. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
554.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
4.6 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
2.3 days
at 10 knots
Best Time
Varies by area
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Melbourne to Hobart. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 72% longer than the 323 nm direct line, its heading turning from south-southwest to north.

Sea distance
554.3 nm (1026.6 km)
Direct line
322.9 nm72% longer
Great-circle bearing
161° (south-southeast)
Sea area
Pacific Ocean
Geographic extent
5.8° × 4.8°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Melbourne (Australia) -37.8136, 144.9631
To
Hobart (Australia) -42.8821, 147.3272
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn4.6 days
8 kn2.9 days
10 kn2.3 days
12 kn46 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Melbourne to Hobart Route

A long open-water domestic sea route between Melbourne and Hobart, this passage connecting a working port with a cruise destination in the Pacific region demands attention to eastern Pacific hurricane activity May through October in tropical latitudes.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Melbourne, Australia to Hobart, Australia.

Navigation Tips

  • •Plan this long open-water domestic leg in the Pacific region with attention to eastern Pacific hurricane activity May through October in tropical latitudes.
  • •Provisioning for this long open-water passage in Pacific should account for regional supply networks.
  • •Allow time for entry formalities on this domestic leg within the same maritime region.
  • •Adapt safety equipment to Pacific conditions for this long open-water crossing.
  • •For a domestic crossing within the same maritime region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Melbourne to Hobart by sea?

This is a long open-water sea passage of about 554.3 nautical miles between Melbourne and Hobart in Pacific.

How long does it take to sail from Melbourne to Hobart?

Average voyage time on this long open-water within the same maritime region leg of 554.3 nautical miles is 2.3 days – 4.6 days.

What's the best time to sail from Melbourne to Hobart?

Conditions on this route vary by area and season, so there is no single best time that applies along its whole length. Always check current weather forecasts and sea conditions before departure.

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