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How far is Xichang from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 5296 miles / 8523 kilometers / 4602 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5295.825 miles
  • 8522.805 kilometers
  • 4601.946 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
  • 5311.156 miles
  • 8547.476 kilometers
  • 4615.268 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Xichang generates about 623 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 623 kilograms equals 1 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E