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Distance from Taichung to Melbourne

Straight line

7,314 km
4,545 mi · 3,949 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 39 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Taichung from Melbourne?

Taichung (Taiwan) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 7,314 km in a straight line, that is 4,545 miles or 3,949 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 Taichung and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Taichung, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Australia. The halfway point is at -6.9875°, 131.9369°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Taichung from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Taichung and Melbourne is 7,314 km (4,545 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Taichung?

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

How long is the flight from Taichung to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 39 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.