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Distance from Melbourne to Xuchang

Straight line

8,580 km
5,332 mi · 4,633 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Xuchang?

Melbourne (Australia) and Xuchang (China) are very far apart: 8,580 km in a straight line, that is 5,332 miles or 4,633 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 Xuchang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Xuchang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -1.9628°, 129.0318°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Xuchang?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Xuchang is 8,580 km (5,332 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Xuchang from Melbourne?

Xuchang is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 334°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Xuchang?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.