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Distance from Kowloon to Melbourne

Straight line

7,394 km
4,595 mi · 3,993 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 45 min

Direction

SSE 154°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Melbourne?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 7,394 km in a straight line, that is 4,595 miles or 3,993 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 Kowloon and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kowloon, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 154°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Australia. The halfway point is at -8.0313°, 128.3313°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kowloon from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Kowloon and Melbourne is 7,394 km (4,595 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Kowloon?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 154°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 45 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.