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Distance from Melbourne to Ürümqi

Straight line

10,728 km
6,666 mi · 5,793 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 55 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Ürümqi?

Melbourne (Australia) and Ürümqi (China) are very far apart: 10,728 km in a straight line, that is 6,666 miles or 5,793 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 Ürümqi, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Ürümqi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 3.4102°, 117.6968°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Ürümqi?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Ürümqi is 10,728 km (6,666 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Melbourne?

Ürümqi is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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.