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How far is Melbourne from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 5393 miles / 8679 kilometers / 4686 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Essendon Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5392.902 miles
  • 8679.035 kilometers
  • 4686.304 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
  • 5409.299 miles
  • 8705.423 kilometers
  • 4700.552 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 Chengdu to Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Essendon Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Essendon Airport (MEB)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Melbourne generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Essendon Airport (MEB).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E
Destination Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E