Distance from Xi’an to Melbourne
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How far is Xi’an from Melbourne?
Xi’an (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,807 km in a straight line, that is 5,472 miles or 4,755 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 Xi’an and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Xi’an, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.8694°, 126.5252°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Melbourne?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Melbourne is 8,807 km (5,472 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Melbourne from Xi’an?
Melbourne is to the south-east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 152°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Melbourne?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 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.