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Distance from Ningbo to Melbourne

Straight line

7,880 km
4,896 mi · 4,255 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Ningbo from Melbourne?

Ningbo (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 7,880 km in a straight line, that is 4,896 miles or 4,255 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 Ningbo and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Ningbo, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.0517°, 132.7041°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ningbo from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Ningbo and Melbourne is 7,880 km (4,896 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Ningbo?

Melbourne is to the south of Ningbo, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Ningbo to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.