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Distance from Tianshui to Melbourne

Straight line

8,981 km
5,581 mi · 4,850 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

SSE 150°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Melbourne?

Tianshui (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,981 km in a straight line, that is 5,581 miles or 4,850 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tianshui, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 150°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.7167°, 124.9311°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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 Tianshui from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Tianshui and Melbourne is 8,981 km (5,581 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Melbourne from Tianshui?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 150°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.