Distance from LHR to Sydney
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The flight distance between airports London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sydney (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: 122.40° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from LHR to Sydney is 122.40° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 28.84391,104.85984The geographic midpoint between LHR and Sydney is in 8,507.92 km distance between both points in a bearing of 122.40°. It is located in China, Sichuan, Nanxi District (中国, 四川省, 南溪区 / Nanxi).
Distance: 17,015.84 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LHR and Sydney is 17,015.84 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LHR and Sydney 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 Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is 9 hours. This means that it is now 04:09 (14.05.2024) in LHR and 13:09 (14.05.2024) in Sydney.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LHR and Sydney, 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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Sydney is just as far away from LHR as LHR from Melbourne (16,927 km), Brisbane (16,546 km), Adelaide (16,288 km), Gold Coast (16,618 km).