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Distance from Melbourne to Xi’an

Straight line

8,807 km
5,472 mi · 4,755 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 30 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Xi’an?

Melbourne (Australia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,807 km in a straight line, that is 5,472 miles or 4,755 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 Xi’an, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Xi’an lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -1.8694°, 126.5252°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Xi’an is 8,807 km (5,472 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Xi’an from Melbourne?

Xi’an is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 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.