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Distance from Nanchang to Melbourne

Straight line

7,962 km
4,947 mi · 4,299 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchang from Melbourne?

Nanchang (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 7,962 km in a straight line, that is 4,947 miles or 4,299 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 Nanchang and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nanchang, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.7153°, 129.6295°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nanchang from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Nanchang and Melbourne is 7,962 km (4,947 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Nanchang?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Nanchang, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Nanchang to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.