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Distance from Kyoto to Melbourne

Straight line

8,120 km
5,045 mi · 4,384 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Melbourne?

Kyoto (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,120 km in a straight line, that is 5,045 miles or 4,384 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 Kyoto and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kyoto, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Japan into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.4010°, 140.2756°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kyoto from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Kyoto and Melbourne is 8,120 km (5,045 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Kyoto?

Melbourne is to the south of Kyoto, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Kyoto to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.