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Distance from Melbourne to Tai’an

Straight line

8,681 km
5,394 mi · 4,687 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Tai’an?

Melbourne (Australia) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,681 km in a straight line, that is 5,394 miles or 4,687 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 Tai’an, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Tai’an lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -0.8390°, 130.8895°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Tai’an?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Tai’an is 8,681 km (5,394 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tai’an from Melbourne?

Tai’an is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.