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Distance from Kunshan to Melbourne

Straight line

8,056 km
5,006 mi · 4,350 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunshan from Melbourne?

Kunshan (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,056 km in a straight line, that is 5,006 miles or 4,350 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 Kunshan and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kunshan, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.2899°, 132.4863°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kunshan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Kunshan and Melbourne is 8,056 km (5,006 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Kunshan?

Melbourne is to the south of Kunshan, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Kunshan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.