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Distance from Melbourne to Tianshui

Straight line

8,981 km
5,581 mi · 4,850 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Tianshui?

Melbourne (Australia) and Tianshui (China) are very far apart: 8,981 km in a straight line, that is 5,581 miles or 4,850 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 Tianshui, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Tianshui lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -1.7167°, 124.9311°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Tianshui?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Tianshui is 8,981 km (5,581 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tianshui from Melbourne?

Tianshui is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.