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How far is Datong from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 5706 miles / 9184 kilometers / 4959 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5706.464 miles
  • 9183.663 kilometers
  • 4958.781 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
  • 5726.438 miles
  • 9215.809 kilometers
  • 4976.139 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 Melbourne to Datong?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Datong generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E