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Distance from Xuchang to Melbourne

Straight line

8,580 km
5,332 mi · 4,633 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Xuchang from Melbourne?

Xuchang (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,580 km in a straight line, that is 5,332 miles or 4,633 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 Xuchang and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Xuchang, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.9628°, 129.0318°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Xuchang from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Xuchang and Melbourne is 8,580 km (5,332 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Xuchang?

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

How long is the flight from Xuchang to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.