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Distance from Melbourne to Zhongshan

Straight line

7,470 km
4,642 mi · 4,033 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 50 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Zhongshan?

Melbourne (Australia) and Zhongshan (China) are very far apart: 7,470 km in a straight line, that is 4,642 miles or 4,033 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 Zhongshan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Zhongshan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -8.6245°, 126.3101°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Zhongshan?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Zhongshan is 7,470 km (4,642 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Zhongshan from Melbourne?

Zhongshan is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Zhongshan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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.