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Distance from Melbourne to Foshan

Straight line

7,513 km
4,668 mi · 4,057 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 53 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Foshan?

Melbourne (Australia) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 7,513 km in a straight line, that is 4,668 miles or 4,057 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 Melbourne and Foshan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Foshan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -7.6831°, 127.8027°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Foshan?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Foshan is 7,513 km (4,668 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Foshan from Melbourne?

Foshan is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 53 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.