How far is Sanming from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 4745 miles / 7636 kilometers / 4123 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4744.948 miles
- 7636.253 kilometers
- 4123.247 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- 4762.643 miles
- 7664.730 kilometers
- 4138.623 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Shaxian Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sanming?
The time difference between Melbourne and Sanming is 3 hours. Sanming is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Sanming generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |