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Distance from Dalian to Melbourne

Straight line

8,826 km
5,484 mi · 4,766 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 32 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Melbourne?

Dalian (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,826 km in a straight line, that is 5,484 miles or 4,766 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 Dalian and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dalian, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.5607°, 133.3726°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dalian from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Dalian and Melbourne is 8,826 km (5,484 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Dalian?

Melbourne is to the south of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.