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Distance from Guiyang to Melbourne

Straight line

8,171 km
5,077 mi · 4,412 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 43 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Guiyang from Melbourne?

Guiyang (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,171 km in a straight line, that is 5,077 miles or 4,412 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 Guiyang and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Guiyang, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -5.9397°, 124.6102°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Guiyang from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Guiyang and Melbourne is 8,171 km (5,077 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Guiyang?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Guiyang, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Guiyang to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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.