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Distance from Fukuoka to Melbourne

Straight line

8,048 km
5,001 mi · 4,346 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Fukuoka from Melbourne?

Fukuoka (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,048 km in a straight line, that is 5,001 miles or 4,346 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 Fukuoka and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Fukuoka, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). The route crosses from Japan into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.1241°, 137.4966°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Fukuoka from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Fukuoka and Melbourne is 8,048 km (5,001 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Fukuoka?

Melbourne is to the south of Fukuoka, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Fukuoka to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.