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Distance from Melbourne to Taichung

Straight line

7,314 km
4,545 mi · 3,949 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 39 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Taichung?

Melbourne (Australia) and Taichung (Taiwan) are very far apart: 7,314 km in a straight line, that is 4,545 miles or 3,949 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 Taichung, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Taichung lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Australia into Taiwan. The halfway point is at -6.9875°, 131.9369°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Taichung?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Taichung is 7,314 km (4,545 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taichung from Melbourne?

Taichung is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Taichung?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.