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Distance from Changsha to Melbourne

Straight line

8,033 km
4,992 mi · 4,338 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

SSE 154°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Melbourne?

Changsha (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,033 km in a straight line, that is 4,992 miles or 4,338 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 Changsha and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Changsha, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 154°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.9997°, 128.0698°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Changsha from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Changsha and Melbourne is 8,033 km (4,992 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Changsha?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 154°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.