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Distance from Jinan to Melbourne

Straight line

8,735 km
5,427 mi · 4,716 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Melbourne?

Jinan (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,735 km in a straight line, that is 5,427 miles or 4,716 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 Jinan and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jinan, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.5903°, 130.8718°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jinan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Jinan and Melbourne is 8,735 km (5,427 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Jinan?

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

How long is the flight from Jinan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.