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Distance from Kawasaki to Melbourne

Straight line

8,137 km
5,056 mi · 4,394 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

S 176°
initial bearing

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How far is Kawasaki from Melbourne?

Kawasaki (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,137 km in a straight line, that is 5,056 miles or 4,394 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 Kawasaki and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kawasaki, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 176°). The route crosses from Japan into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.1479°, 142.3012°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kawasaki from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Kawasaki and Melbourne is 8,137 km (5,056 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Kawasaki?

Melbourne is to the south of Kawasaki, at an initial bearing of 176°.

How long is the flight from Kawasaki to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.