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Distance from Ürümqi to Melbourne

Straight line

10,728 km
6,666 mi · 5,793 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 55 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Melbourne?

Ürümqi (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 10,728 km in a straight line, that is 6,666 miles or 5,793 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 Ürümqi and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Ürümqi, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 3.4102°, 117.6968°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ürümqi from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Ürümqi and Melbourne is 10,728 km (6,666 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Ürümqi?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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.