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Distance from Melbourne to Xiamen

Straight line

7,447 km
4,627 mi · 4,021 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 48 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Xiamen?

Melbourne (Australia) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 7,447 km in a straight line, that is 4,627 miles or 4,021 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Melbourne, Xiamen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -6.8521°, 130.5554°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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 Xiamen?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Xiamen is 7,447 km (4,627 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xiamen from Melbourne?

Xiamen is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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.