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Distance from Melbourne to Handan

Straight line

8,817 km
5,479 mi · 4,761 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 31 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Handan?

Melbourne (Australia) and Handan (China) are very far apart: 8,817 km in a straight line, that is 5,479 miles or 4,761 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 Handan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Handan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -0.6289°, 129.5900°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Handan?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Handan is 8,817 km (5,479 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Handan from Melbourne?

Handan is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Handan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 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.