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Distance from Zhongshan to Melbourne

Straight line

7,470 km
4,642 mi · 4,033 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 50 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhongshan from Melbourne?

Zhongshan (China) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 7,470 km in a straight line, that is 4,642 miles or 4,033 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 Zhongshan and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Zhongshan, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -8.6245°, 126.3101°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zhongshan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Zhongshan and Melbourne is 7,470 km (4,642 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Zhongshan?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Zhongshan, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Zhongshan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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.