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Distance from Suzhou to Melbourne

Straight line

8,060 km
5,008 mi · 4,352 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Melbourne?

Suzhou (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,060 km in a straight line, that is 5,008 miles or 4,352 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 Suzhou and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Suzhou, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.3297°, 132.2948°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Suzhou from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Suzhou and Melbourne is 8,060 km (5,008 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Suzhou?

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

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.