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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Melbourne, Australia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:32:54 AEST
State: Victoria
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 5,350,705
District: Melbourne

🗺 Map of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Melbourne, a city in Victoria, Australia, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Melbourne β€” all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Melbourne.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Australia operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Melbourne, Victoria

📍 LATITUDE
37.814°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
144.963°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.814° S144.9633° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-37.814144.9633
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 48' 50" S144° 57' 48" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 48.84' S144° 57.7992' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Melbourne Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:07 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:43 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
10h 35m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:25 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Melbourne’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Melbourne’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,209 km
(2,616 mi) • Melbourne is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
12,749 km
(7,922 mi) • Melbourne is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
37.814° N, 35.037° W
The point exactly opposite Melbourne through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Melbourne, you'd surface nearest to Lajes das Flores, Portugal, about 378 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Melbourne

📍 Location Details

CityMelbourne
StateVictoria
CountryAustralia
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
DistrictMelbourne
Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30
Founded1835-08-30

📈 Area & Population

Population5,350,705
Area (km²)9,993.00 km²
Area (mi²)3,858.32 mi²
Pop. Density535.45 /km²
Elevation25 m / 82 ft
GPS (DD)-37.814, 144.9633

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Melbourne

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Victoria
Parent Country: Australia

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 5,350,705
🏆 State Rank: #1 of 852 most populous in Victoria
🏠 Share of Victoria Population: 76.297%
📏 Built-Up Area: 9,993.00 km²
👥 Population Density: 535 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Melbourne to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Victoria.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Melbourne City CentreVictoriaE0 km0 mi~0m🗺 View
SouthbankVictoriaS1 km1 mi~1m🗺 View
DocklandsVictoriaW1 km1 mi~1m🗺 View
West MelbourneVictoriaW1 km1 mi~1m🗺 View
CarltonVictoriaN2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
South WharfVictoriaSW2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View

Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.

🚗 Distance from Melbourne to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Canberra
466 km (290 mi)
NE of Melbourne • ~7h 46m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Victoria

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Victoria, the home state of Melbourne, along with each city's aerial distance from Melbourne, Victoria's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Geelong-38.1471° S144.3607° E23 m65 km🗺 View Map
City of Port Phillip-37.8338° S144.9383° E6 m3 km🗺 View Map
Ballarat-37.5662° S143.8496° E445 m102 km🗺 View Map
Bendigo-36.7582° S144.2802° E221 m132 km🗺 View Map
Point Cook-37.9148° S144.7509° E10 m22 km🗺 View Map
Craigieburn-37.6° S144.95° E186 m24 km🗺 View Map
Melbourne City Centre-37.815° S144.9666° E32 m0 km🗺 View Map
Tarneit-37.8363° S144.6595° E50 m27 km🗺 View Map
Pakenham-38.0702° S145.4741° E44 m53 km🗺 View Map
Reservoir-37.7167° S145° E89 m11 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Melbourne Essendon Airport
IATA: MEB
11 km (7 mi) from Melbourne
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🌍 Melbourne Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Melbourne Matter

The exact GPS location of Melbourne gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Victoria. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Victoria state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Melbourne Mapping

Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Melbourne are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Melbourne

The satellite view of Melbourne lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Australia map

🌎 Regional Position of Melbourne in Victoria

Melbourne sits within Victoria, Australia, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Melbourne Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Melbourne for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Victoria. › Browse every city in Victoria

💻 Using Melbourne Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Melbourne in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Australia. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Melbourne Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Melbourne directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Melbourne. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Victoria CitiesAccess the full city directory for Victoria ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Melbourne Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Melbourne?

The GPS coordinates of Melbourne are latitude -37.814° and longitude 144.9633°. In directional format: 37.814° S, 144.9633° E. These coordinates mark the center of Melbourne in Victoria and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Melbourne located?

Melbourne is a city in Victoria, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Melbourne. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Melbourne?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Melbourne sits at: Latitude 37° 48' 50" S and Longitude 144° 57' 48" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Melbourne?

Melbourne has a population of approximately 5,350,705 people. This is roughly 76.297% of Victoria's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Victoria.

🗺 How can I view Melbourne on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Melbourne is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -37.814, 144.9633 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Melbourne in Victoria. For broader context, explore the Victoria state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?

The nearest airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Melbourne?

Melbourne sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Victoria.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Melbourne?

The closest cities to Melbourne include Melbourne City Centre, Southbank, Docklands. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Melbourne today?

Today in Melbourne, sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 10h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Melbourne's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Melbourne from the Equator?

Melbourne is approximately 4,209 km (2,616 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 12,749 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Melbourne?

The antipodal point of Melbourne — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lajes das Flores, Portugal, roughly 378 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.

🚗 How far is Melbourne from Canberra, the capital of Australia?

Melbourne is approximately 466 km (290 mi) NE of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.