EN RO

Distance from Tongshan to Melbourne

Straight line

8,474 km
5,265 mi · 4,575 NM

By road

–
no road route

Travel time

–
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Melbourne → Tongshan

How far is Tongshan from Melbourne?

Tongshan (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,474 km in a straight line, that is 5,265 miles or 4,575 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 Tongshan and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tongshan, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.8715°, 130.7334°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tongshan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Tongshan and Melbourne is 8,474 km (5,265 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Tongshan?

Melbourne is to the south of Tongshan, at an initial bearing of 158°.

How long is the flight from Tongshan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.