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Distance from Melbourne to Kyoto

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

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Kyoto?

Melbourne (Australia) and Kyoto (Japan) 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 Melbourne and Kyoto, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Kyoto lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). The route crosses from Australia into Japan. 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 Melbourne from Kyoto?

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

In which direction is Kyoto from Melbourne?

Kyoto is to the north of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kyoto?

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.