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Distance from Qingdao to Melbourne

Straight line

8,563 km
5,321 mi · 4,624 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 12 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Qingdao from Melbourne?

Qingdao (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,563 km in a straight line, that is 5,321 miles or 4,624 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 Qingdao and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Qingdao, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.8951°, 132.5286°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Qingdao from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Qingdao and Melbourne is 8,563 km (5,321 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Qingdao?

Melbourne is to the south of Qingdao, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Qingdao to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 12 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.