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Distance from Hefei to Melbourne

Straight line

8,232 km
5,115 mi · 4,445 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 47 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

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How far is Hefei from Melbourne?

Hefei (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,232 km in a straight line, that is 5,115 miles or 4,445 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 Hefei and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hefei, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.0637°, 130.6114°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hefei from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Hefei and Melbourne is 8,232 km (5,115 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Hefei?

Melbourne is to the south of Hefei, at an initial bearing of 158°.

How long is the flight from Hefei to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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.