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Distance from Melbourne to Taiyuan

Straight line

9,016 km
5,602 mi · 4,868 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 46 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Taiyuan?

Melbourne (Australia) and Taiyuan (China) are very far apart: 9,016 km in a straight line, that is 5,602 miles or 4,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Melbourne, Taiyuan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 0.0289°, 128.7681°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Taiyuan?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Taiyuan is 9,016 km (5,602 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Taiyuan from Melbourne?

Taiyuan is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Taiyuan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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.