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How far is Melbourne from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 5667 miles / 9120 kilometers / 4924 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Moorabbin 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)
  • 5666.780 miles
  • 9119.799 kilometers
  • 4924.297 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
  • 5687.206 miles
  • 9152.672 kilometers
  • 4942.047 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 Moorabbin Airport is 11 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Melbourne generates about 672 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 672 kilograms equals 1 481 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 Moorabbin Airport (MBW).

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 Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E