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Distance from Chengdu to Melbourne

Straight line

8,692 km
5,401 mi · 4,693 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 22 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Melbourne?

Chengdu (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,692 km in a straight line, that is 5,401 miles or 4,693 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.8128°, 123.6070°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Melbourne is 8,692 km (5,401 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Melbourne from Chengdu?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 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.