Distance from LHR to SYD
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The flight distance between airports London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 17,016.03 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 20h 31min. Similar flight routes: LHR → CBR , LHR → MEL , LHR → BNE , LHR → ADL , LGW → SYD
Bearing: 122.43° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from LHR to SYD is 122.43° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 28.73338,104.73956The geographic midpoint between LHR and SYD is in 8,510.34 km distance between both points in a bearing of 122.43°. It is located in China, Sichuan, Gao County (中国, 四川省, 高县 / Gao).
Distance: 17,020.68 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LHR and SYD is 17,020.68 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LHR and SYD is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 9hThe time difference between LHR (Europe/London) and SYD (Australia/Sydney) is 9 hours. This means that it is now 05:23 (29.04.2024) in LHR and 14:23 (29.04.2024) in SYD.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LHR and SYD, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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SYD is just as far away from LHR as LHR from Sydney (17,016 km), Melbourne (16,927 km), Brisbane (16,546 km), Adelaide (16,288 km), Gold Coast (16,618 km).