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Distance from Melbourne to Nanchang

Straight line

7,962 km
4,947 mi · 4,299 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Nanchang?

Melbourne (Australia) and Nanchang (China) are very far apart: 7,962 km in a straight line, that is 4,947 miles or 4,299 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 Nanchang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Nanchang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -4.7153°, 129.6295°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Nanchang?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Nanchang is 7,962 km (4,947 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Nanchang from Melbourne?

Nanchang is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nanchang?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.