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Distance from Wuhan to Melbourne

Straight line

8,217 km
5,106 mi · 4,437 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Melbourne?

Wuhan (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,217 km in a straight line, that is 5,106 miles or 4,437 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 Wuhan and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Wuhan, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.7484°, 128.9398°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Wuhan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Melbourne is 8,217 km (5,106 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Wuhan?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 155°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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.