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How far is Melbourne from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 5642 miles / 9080 kilometers / 4903 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Melbourne Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Melbourne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5642.162 miles
  • 9080.180 kilometers
  • 4902.905 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5662.575 miles
  • 9113.032 kilometers
  • 4920.643 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Melbourne Airport is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Melbourne generates about 669 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 669 kilograms equals 1 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E