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Distance from Nanjing to Melbourne

Straight line

8,199 km
5,095 mi · 4,427 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Melbourne?

Nanjing (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,199 km in a straight line, that is 5,095 miles or 4,427 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.9527°, 131.4029°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Nanjing from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Melbourne is 8,199 km (5,095 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Melbourne from Nanjing?

Melbourne is to the south of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.