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Distance from Hiroshima to Melbourne

Straight line

8,099 km
5,032 mi · 4,373 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Melbourne?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,099 km in a straight line, that is 5,032 miles or 4,373 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 Hiroshima and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Japan into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.7172°, 138.5701°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Melbourne is 8,099 km (5,032 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Hiroshima?

Melbourne is to the south of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.