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Distance from Baotou to Melbourne

Straight line

9,383 km
5,830 mi · 5,066 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 14 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Melbourne?

Baotou (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 9,383 km in a straight line, that is 5,830 miles or 5,066 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Baotou and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baotou, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.4516°, 127.8455°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baotou from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Baotou and Melbourne is 9,383 km (5,830 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Baotou?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 14 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.