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Distance from Melbourne to Taipei

Straight line

7,377 km
4,584 mi · 3,983 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 43 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Taipei?

Melbourne (Australia) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 7,377 km in a straight line, that is 4,584 miles or 3,983 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 Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Taipei lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Australia into Taiwan. The halfway point is at -6.5171°, 132.4353°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Taipei is 7,377 km (4,584 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Melbourne?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 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.