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Distance from Melbourne to Saitama

Straight line

8,181 km
5,083 mi · 4,417 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Saitama?

Melbourne (Australia) and Saitama (Japan) are very far apart: 8,181 km in a straight line, that is 5,083 miles or 4,417 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 Saitama, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Saitama lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). The route crosses from Australia into Japan. The halfway point is at -0.9540°, 142.2768°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Saitama?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Saitama is 8,181 km (5,083 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Saitama from Melbourne?

Saitama is to the north of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Saitama?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.