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Distance from Melbourne to Shiyan

Straight line

8,568 km
5,324 mi · 4,627 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Shiyan?

Melbourne (Australia) and Shiyan (China) are very far apart: 8,568 km in a straight line, that is 5,324 miles or 4,627 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 Shiyan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Shiyan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -2.7023°, 127.3093°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Shiyan?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Shiyan is 8,568 km (5,324 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shiyan from Melbourne?

Shiyan is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.